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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,058.14, 22,159.33 and 8,985.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,058.14, 22,159.33 and 8,985.01 is: 12,398.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,058.14 : 22,159.33 = 8,985.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,058.14/22,159.33 = 8,985.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,058.14x = 22,159.33 × 8,985.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,058.14x = 199,101,801.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,101,801.64/16,058.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,398.81

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