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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,058.08, 22,160.04 and 8,984.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,058.08, 22,160.04 and 8,984.53 is: 12,398.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,058.08 : 22,160.04 = 8,984.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,058.08/22,160.04 = 8,984.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,058.08x = 22,160.04 × 8,984.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,058.08x = 199,097,544.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,097,544.18/16,058.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,398.59

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