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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,060.32, 22,163.32 and 8,986.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,060.32, 22,163.32 and 8,986.84 is: 12,401.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060.32 : 22,163.32 = 8,986.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060.32/22,163.32 = 8,986.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060.32x = 22,163.32 × 8,986.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060.32x = 199,178,210.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,178,210.71/16,060.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,401.88

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