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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.94, 22,152.99 and 8,980.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.94, 22,152.99 and 8,980.14 is: 12,392.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.94 : 22,152.99 = 8,980.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.94/22,152.99 = 8,980.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.94x = 22,152.99 × 8,980.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.94x = 198,936,951.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,936,951.62/16,052.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,392.56

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