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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,070.36, 22,177.56 and 8,996.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,070.36, 22,177.56 and 8,996.74 is: 12,415.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,070.36 : 22,177.56 = 8,996.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,070.36/22,177.56 = 8,996.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,070.36x = 22,177.56 × 8,996.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,070.36x = 199,525,741.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,525,741.15/16,070.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,415.76

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