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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,060.25, 22,163.15 and 8,988.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,060.25, 22,163.15 and 8,988.04 is: 12,403.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060.25 : 22,163.15 = 8,988.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060.25/22,163.15 = 8,988.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060.25x = 22,163.15 × 8,988.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060.25x = 199,203,278.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,203,278.73/16,060.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,403.50

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