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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.99, 22,303.82 and 8,992.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.99, 22,303.82 and 8,992.47 is: 12,409.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.99 : 22,303.82 = 8,992.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.99/22,303.82 = 8,992.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.99x = 22,303.82 × 8,992.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.99x = 200,566,387.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,566,387.27/16,161.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,409.76

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