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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,070.94, 22,177.68 and 8,997.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,070.94, 22,177.68 and 8,997.36 is: 12,416.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,070.94 : 22,177.68 = 8,997.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,070.94/22,177.68 = 8,997.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,070.94x = 22,177.68 × 8,997.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,070.94x = 199,540,570.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,540,570.92/16,070.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,416.24

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