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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,058.36, 22,160.08 and 8,888.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,058.36, 22,160.08 and 8,888.57 is: 12,265.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,058.36 : 22,160.08 = 8,888.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,058.36/22,160.08 = 8,888.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,058.36x = 22,160.08 × 8,888.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,058.36x = 196,971,530.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,971,530.35/16,058.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,265.98

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