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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,053.26, 22,153.91 and 8,979.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,053.26, 22,153.91 and 8,979.66 is: 12,392.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,053.26 : 22,153.91 = 8,979.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,053.26/22,153.91 = 8,979.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,053.26x = 22,153.91 × 8,979.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,053.26x = 198,934,534.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,934,534.57/16,053.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,392.16

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