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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,071.09, 22,177.93 and 8,997.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,071.09, 22,177.93 and 8,997.59 is: 12,416.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,071.09 : 22,177.93 = 8,997.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,071.09/22,177.93 = 8,997.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,071.09x = 22,177.93 × 8,997.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,071.09x = 199,547,921.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,547,921.19/16,071.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,416.58

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