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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056.58, 22,157.47 and 8,983.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056.58, 22,157.47 and 8,983.00 is: 12,396.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056.58 : 22,157.47 = 8,983.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056.58/22,157.47 = 8,983.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056.58x = 22,157.47 × 8,983.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056.58x = 199,040,475.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,040,475.16/16,056.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,396.20

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