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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,058.48, 22,158.09 and 8,983.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,058.48, 22,158.09 and 8,983.53 is: 12,395.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,058.48 : 22,158.09 = 8,983.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,058.48/22,158.09 = 8,983.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,058.48x = 22,158.09 × 8,983.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,058.48x = 199,057,866.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,057,866.26/16,058.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,395.81

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