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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,057.08, 22,158.66 and 8,983.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,057.08, 22,158.66 and 8,983.53 is: 12,397.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,057.08 : 22,158.66 = 8,983.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,057.08/22,158.66 = 8,983.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,057.08x = 22,158.66 × 8,983.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,057.08x = 199,062,986.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,062,986.87/16,057.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,397.21

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