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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,058.97, 22,160.61 and 8,888.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,058.97, 22,160.61 and 8,888.76 is: 12,266.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,058.97 : 22,160.61 = 8,888.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,058.97/22,160.61 = 8,888.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,058.97x = 22,160.61 × 8,888.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,058.97x = 196,980,343.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,980,343.74/16,058.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,266.06

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