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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,058.26, 22,160.01 and 8,984.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,058.26, 22,160.01 and 8,984.71 is: 12,398.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,058.26 : 22,160.01 = 8,984.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,058.26/22,160.01 = 8,984.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,058.26x = 22,160.01 × 8,984.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,058.26x = 199,101,263.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,101,263.45/16,058.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,398.68

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