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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056.56, 22,157.70 and 8,983.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056.56, 22,157.70 and 8,983.64 is: 12,397.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056.56 : 22,157.70 = 8,983.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056.56/22,157.70 = 8,983.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056.56x = 22,157.70 × 8,983.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056.56x = 199,056,800.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,056,800.03/16,056.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,397.23

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