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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,054.59, 22,155.80 and 8,981.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,054.59, 22,155.80 and 8,981.04 is: 12,394.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,054.59 : 22,155.80 = 8,981.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,054.59/22,155.80 = 8,981.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,054.59x = 22,155.80 × 8,981.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,054.59x = 198,982,081.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,982,081.13/16,054.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,394.09

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