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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,054.19, 22,154.41 and 8,981.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,054.19, 22,154.41 and 8,981.27 is: 12,393.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,054.19 : 22,154.41 = 8,981.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,054.19/22,154.41 = 8,981.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,054.19x = 22,154.41 × 8,981.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,054.19x = 198,974,737.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,974,737.90/16,054.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,393.94

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