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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,058.16, 22,160.70 and 8,984.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,058.16, 22,160.70 and 8,984.16 is: 12,398.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,058.16 : 22,160.70 = 8,984.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,058.16/22,160.70 = 8,984.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,058.16x = 22,160.70 × 8,984.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,058.16x = 199,095,274.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,095,274.51/16,058.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,398.39

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