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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,053.58, 22,154.47 and 8,981.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,053.58, 22,154.47 and 8,981.26 is: 12,394.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,053.58 : 22,154.47 = 8,981.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,053.58/22,154.47 = 8,981.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,053.58x = 22,154.47 × 8,981.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,053.58x = 198,975,055.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,975,055.23/16,053.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,394.44

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