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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056.51, 22,157.60 and 8,983.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056.51, 22,157.60 and 8,983.19 is: 12,396.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056.51 : 22,157.60 = 8,983.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056.51/22,157.60 = 8,983.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056.51x = 22,157.60 × 8,983.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056.51x = 199,045,775.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,045,775.04/16,056.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,396.58

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