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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,074.84, 22,181.25 and 8,999.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,074.84, 22,181.25 and 8,999.52 is: 12,418.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,074.84 : 22,181.25 = 8,999.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,074.84/22,181.25 = 8,999.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,074.84x = 22,181.25 × 8,999.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,074.84x = 199,620,603
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,620,603/16,074.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,418.20

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