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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,059.33, 22,163.09 and 8,985.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,059.33, 22,163.09 and 8,985.60 is: 12,400.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,059.33 : 22,163.09 = 8,985.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,059.33/22,163.09 = 8,985.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,059.33x = 22,163.09 × 8,985.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,059.33x = 199,148,616.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,148,616.58/16,059.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,400.80

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