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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.68, 22,154.16 and 8,981.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.68, 22,154.16 and 8,981.38 is: 12,395.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.68 : 22,154.16 = 8,981.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.68/22,154.16 = 8,981.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.68x = 22,154.16 × 8,981.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.68x = 198,974,929.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,974,929.54/16,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,395.12

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