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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.83, 22,292.06 and 8,983.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.83, 22,292.06 and 8,983.67 is: 12,397.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.83 : 22,292.06 = 8,983.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.83/22,292.06 = 8,983.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.83x = 22,292.06 × 8,983.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.83x = 200,264,354.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,264,354.28/16,153.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,397.33

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