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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,053.84, 22,154.76 and 8,980.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,053.84, 22,154.76 and 8,980.29 is: 12,393.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,053.84 : 22,154.76 = 8,980.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,053.84/22,154.76 = 8,980.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,053.84x = 22,154.76 × 8,980.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,053.84x = 198,956,169.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,956,169.68/16,053.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,393.06

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