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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056.83, 22,156.44 and 8,981.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056.83, 22,156.44 and 8,981.48 is: 12,393.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056.83 : 22,156.44 = 8,981.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056.83/22,156.44 = 8,981.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056.83x = 22,156.44 × 8,981.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056.83x = 198,997,644.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,997,644.44/16,056.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,393.33

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