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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,059.28, 22,163.34 and 8,986.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,059.28, 22,163.34 and 8,986.36 is: 12,402.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,059.28 : 22,163.34 = 8,986.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,059.28/22,163.34 = 8,986.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,059.28x = 22,163.34 × 8,986.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,059.28x = 199,167,752.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,167,752.04/16,059.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,402.03

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