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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,070.77, 22,177.70 and 8,997.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,070.77, 22,177.70 and 8,997.31 is: 12,416.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,070.77 : 22,177.70 = 8,997.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,070.77/22,177.70 = 8,997.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,070.77x = 22,177.70 × 8,997.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,070.77x = 199,539,597.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,539,597.00/16,070.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,416.31

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