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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,054.69, 22,155.47 and 8,981.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,054.69, 22,155.47 and 8,981.11 is: 12,393.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,054.69 : 22,155.47 = 8,981.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,054.69/22,155.47 = 8,981.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,054.69x = 22,155.47 × 8,981.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,054.69x = 198,980,713.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,980,713.17/16,054.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,393.93

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