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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056.19, 22,157.26 and 8,982.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056.19, 22,157.26 and 8,982.59 is: 12,395.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056.19 : 22,157.26 = 8,982.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056.19/22,157.26 = 8,982.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056.19x = 22,157.26 × 8,982.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056.19x = 199,029,582.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,029,582.10/16,056.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,395.82

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