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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,058.07, 22,160.61 and 8,984.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,058.07, 22,160.61 and 8,984.73 is: 12,399.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,058.07 : 22,160.61 = 8,984.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,058.07/22,160.61 = 8,984.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,058.07x = 22,160.61 × 8,984.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,058.07x = 199,107,097.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,107,097.49/16,058.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,399.19

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