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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,058.19, 22,160.33 and 8,984.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,058.19, 22,160.33 and 8,984.62 is: 12,398.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,058.19 : 22,160.33 = 8,984.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,058.19/22,160.33 = 8,984.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,058.19x = 22,160.33 × 8,984.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,058.19x = 199,102,144.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,102,144.12/16,058.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,398.79

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