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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,057.60, 22,160.46 and 8,983.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,057.60, 22,160.46 and 8,983.87 is: 12,398.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,057.60 : 22,160.46 = 8,983.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,057.60/22,160.46 = 8,983.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,057.60x = 22,160.46 × 8,983.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,057.60x = 199,086,691.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,086,691.78/16,057.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,398.28

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