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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056.91, 22,158.39 and 8,983.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056.91, 22,158.39 and 8,983.36 is: 12,396.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056.91 : 22,158.39 = 8,983.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056.91/22,158.39 = 8,983.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056.91x = 22,158.39 × 8,983.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056.91x = 199,056,794.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,056,794.39/16,056.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,396.96

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