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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.88, 22,176.48 and 8,995.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.88, 22,176.48 and 8,995.76 is: 12,414.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.88 : 22,176.48 = 8,995.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.88/22,176.48 = 8,995.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.88x = 22,176.48 × 8,995.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.88x = 199,494,291.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,494,291.72/16,069.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,414.17

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