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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,060.16, 22,163.46 and 8,986.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,060.16, 22,163.46 and 8,986.16 is: 12,401.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060.16 : 22,163.46 = 8,986.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060.16/22,163.46 = 8,986.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060.16x = 22,163.46 × 8,986.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060.16x = 199,164,397.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,164,397.71/16,060.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,401.15

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