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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.37, 22,292.90 and 8,984.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.37, 22,292.90 and 8,984.35 is: 12,398.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.37 : 22,292.90 = 8,984.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.37/22,292.90 = 8,984.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.37x = 22,292.90 × 8,984.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.37x = 200,287,104.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,287,104.65/16,154.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,398.33

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