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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,070.22, 22,176.90 and 8,996.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,070.22, 22,176.90 and 8,996.67 is: 12,415.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,070.22 : 22,176.90 = 8,996.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,070.22/22,176.90 = 8,996.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,070.22x = 22,176.90 × 8,996.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,070.22x = 199,518,250.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,518,250.92/16,070.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,415.40

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