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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,054.44, 22,155.18 and 8,980.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,054.44, 22,155.18 and 8,980.86 is: 12,393.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,054.44 : 22,155.18 = 8,980.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,054.44/22,155.18 = 8,980.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,054.44x = 22,155.18 × 8,980.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,054.44x = 198,972,569.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,972,569.85/16,054.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,393.62

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