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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,053.60, 22,153.44 and 8,979.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,053.60, 22,153.44 and 8,979.52 is: 12,391.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,053.60 : 22,153.44 = 8,979.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,053.60/22,153.44 = 8,979.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,053.60x = 22,153.44 × 8,979.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,053.60x = 198,927,257.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,927,257.55/16,053.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,391.44

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