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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.26, 22,165.83 and 8,989.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.26, 22,165.83 and 8,989.26 is: 12,404.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.26 : 22,165.83 = 8,989.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.26/22,165.83 = 8,989.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.26x = 22,165.83 × 8,989.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.26x = 199,254,408.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,254,408.99/16,063.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,404.36

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