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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,070.84, 22,178.58 and 8,996.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,070.84, 22,178.58 and 8,996.84 is: 12,416.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,070.84 : 22,178.58 = 8,996.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,070.84/22,178.58 = 8,996.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,070.84x = 22,178.58 × 8,996.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,070.84x = 199,537,135.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,537,135.69/16,070.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,416.10

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