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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,057.19, 22,158.95 and 8,983.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,057.19, 22,158.95 and 8,983.62 is: 12,397.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,057.19 : 22,158.95 = 8,983.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,057.19/22,158.95 = 8,983.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,057.19x = 22,158.95 × 8,983.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,057.19x = 199,067,541.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,067,541.48/16,057.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,397.41

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