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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056.20, 22,157.55 and 8,982.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056.20, 22,157.55 and 8,982.62 is: 12,396.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056.20 : 22,157.55 = 8,982.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056.20/22,157.55 = 8,982.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056.20x = 22,157.55 × 8,982.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056.20x = 199,032,740.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,032,740.99/16,056.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,396.01

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