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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,053.64, 22,155.04 and 8,980.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,053.64, 22,155.04 and 8,980.10 is: 12,393.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,053.64 : 22,155.04 = 8,980.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,053.64/22,155.04 = 8,980.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,053.64x = 22,155.04 × 8,980.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,053.64x = 198,954,474.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,954,474.70/16,053.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,393.11

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