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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,059.54, 22,163.28 and 8,986.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,059.54, 22,163.28 and 8,986.62 is: 12,402.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,059.54 : 22,163.28 = 8,986.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,059.54/22,163.28 = 8,986.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,059.54x = 22,163.28 × 8,986.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,059.54x = 199,172,975.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,172,975.31/16,059.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,402.16

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