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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,058.56, 22,161.32 and 8,985.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,058.56, 22,161.32 and 8,985.04 is: 12,399.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,058.56 : 22,161.32 = 8,985.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,058.56/22,161.32 = 8,985.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,058.56x = 22,161.32 × 8,985.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,058.56x = 199,120,346.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,120,346.65/16,058.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,399.64

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