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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,157.32, 22,296.88 and 8,987.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,157.32, 22,296.88 and 8,987.16 is: 12,402.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,157.32 : 22,296.88 = 8,987.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,157.32/22,296.88 = 8,987.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,157.32x = 22,296.88 × 8,987.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,157.32x = 200,385,628.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,385,628.06/16,157.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,402.16

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