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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056.08, 22,157.92 and 8,983.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056.08, 22,157.92 and 8,983.76 is: 12,397.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056.08 : 22,157.92 = 8,983.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056.08/22,157.92 = 8,983.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056.08x = 22,157.92 × 8,983.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056.08x = 199,061,435.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,061,435.38/16,056.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,397.89

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