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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.79, 22,154.01 and 8,981.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.79, 22,154.01 and 8,981.49 is: 12,395.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.79 : 22,154.01 = 8,981.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.79/22,154.01 = 8,981.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.79x = 22,154.01 × 8,981.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.79x = 198,976,019.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,976,019.27/16,052.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,395.11

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