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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,058.68, 22,161.04 and 8,985.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,058.68, 22,161.04 and 8,985.11 is: 12,399.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,058.68 : 22,161.04 = 8,985.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,058.68/22,161.04 = 8,985.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,058.68x = 22,161.04 × 8,985.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,058.68x = 199,119,248.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,119,248.85/16,058.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,399.48

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