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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,058.14, 22,160.85 and 8,984.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,058.14, 22,160.85 and 8,984.41 is: 12,398.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,058.14 : 22,160.85 = 8,984.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,058.14/22,160.85 = 8,984.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,058.14x = 22,160.85 × 8,984.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,058.14x = 199,102,162.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,102,162.35/16,058.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,398.83

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