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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,058.45, 22,160.66 and 8,986.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,058.45, 22,160.66 and 8,986.53 is: 12,401.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,058.45 : 22,160.66 = 8,986.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,058.45/22,160.66 = 8,986.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,058.45x = 22,160.66 × 8,986.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,058.45x = 199,147,390.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,147,390.98/16,058.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,401.41

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