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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,070.60, 22,177.32 and 8,996.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,070.60, 22,177.32 and 8,996.60 is: 12,415.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,070.60 : 22,177.32 = 8,996.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,070.60/22,177.32 = 8,996.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,070.60x = 22,177.32 × 8,996.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,070.60x = 199,520,477.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,520,477.11/16,070.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,415.25

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