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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,057.96, 22,159.02 and 8,983.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,057.96, 22,159.02 and 8,983.24 is: 12,396.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,057.96 : 22,159.02 = 8,983.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,057.96/22,159.02 = 8,983.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,057.96x = 22,159.02 × 8,983.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,057.96x = 199,059,794.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,059,794.82/16,057.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,396.33

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