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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,058.33, 22,159.87 and 8,984.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,058.33, 22,159.87 and 8,984.76 is: 12,398.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,058.33 : 22,159.87 = 8,984.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,058.33/22,159.87 = 8,984.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,058.33x = 22,159.87 × 8,984.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,058.33x = 199,101,113.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,101,113.58/16,058.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,398.62

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