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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056.02, 22,157.34 and 8,982.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056.02, 22,157.34 and 8,982.56 is: 12,395.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056.02 : 22,157.34 = 8,982.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056.02/22,157.34 = 8,982.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056.02x = 22,157.34 × 8,982.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056.02x = 199,029,635.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,029,635.99/16,056.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,395.95

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