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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.19, 22,151.66 and 8,979.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.19, 22,151.66 and 8,979.27 is: 12,391.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.19 : 22,151.66 = 8,979.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.19/22,151.66 = 8,979.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.19x = 22,151.66 × 8,979.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.19x = 198,905,691.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,905,691.19/16,052.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,391.19

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