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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,055.63, 22,157.93 and 8,984.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,055.63, 22,157.93 and 8,984.33 is: 12,399.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,055.63 : 22,157.93 = 8,984.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,055.63/22,157.93 = 8,984.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,055.63x = 22,157.93 × 8,984.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,055.63x = 199,074,155.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,074,155.24/16,055.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,399.02

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