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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,057.08, 22,159.98 and 8,983.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,057.08, 22,159.98 and 8,983.35 is: 12,397.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,057.08 : 22,159.98 = 8,983.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,057.08/22,159.98 = 8,983.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,057.08x = 22,159.98 × 8,983.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,057.08x = 199,070,856.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,070,856.33/16,057.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,397.70

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