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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,072.17, 22,179.34 and 8,998.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,072.17, 22,179.34 and 8,998.84 is: 12,418.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,072.17 : 22,179.34 = 8,998.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,072.17/22,179.34 = 8,998.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,072.17x = 22,179.34 × 8,998.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,072.17x = 199,588,331.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,588,331.97/16,072.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,418.26

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