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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,060.08, 22,162.92 and 8,986.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,060.08, 22,162.92 and 8,986.48 is: 12,401.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060.08 : 22,162.92 = 8,986.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060.08/22,162.92 = 8,986.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060.08x = 22,162.92 × 8,986.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060.08x = 199,166,637.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,166,637.32/16,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,401.35

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