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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056.99, 22,159.13 and 8,983.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056.99, 22,159.13 and 8,983.35 is: 12,397.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056.99 : 22,159.13 = 8,983.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056.99/22,159.13 = 8,983.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056.99x = 22,159.13 × 8,983.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056.99x = 199,063,175.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,063,175.57/16,056.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,397.29

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