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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,073.08, 22,181.82 and 8,999.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,073.08, 22,181.82 and 8,999.92 is: 12,420.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,073.08 : 22,181.82 = 8,999.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,073.08/22,181.82 = 8,999.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,073.08x = 22,181.82 × 8,999.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,073.08x = 199,634,605.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,634,605.45/16,073.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,420.43

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