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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.43, 22,153.82 and 8,981.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.43, 22,153.82 and 8,981.13 is: 12,394.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.43 : 22,153.82 = 8,981.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.43/22,153.82 = 8,981.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.43x = 22,153.82 × 8,981.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.43x = 198,966,292.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,966,292.51/16,052.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,394.78

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