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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.44, 22,310.91 and 8,997.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.44, 22,310.91 and 8,997.24 is: 12,416.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.44 : 22,310.91 = 8,997.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.44/22,310.91 = 8,997.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.44x = 22,310.91 × 8,997.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.44x = 200,736,455.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,736,455.35/16,167.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,416.09

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