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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,057.58, 22,159.08 and 8,984.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,057.58, 22,159.08 and 8,984.66 is: 12,398.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,057.58 : 22,159.08 = 8,984.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,057.58/22,159.08 = 8,984.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,057.58x = 22,159.08 × 8,984.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,057.58x = 199,091,799.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,091,799.71/16,057.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,398.62

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