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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.87, 22,293.59 and 8,984.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.87, 22,293.59 and 8,984.85 is: 12,399.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.87 : 22,293.59 = 8,984.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.87/22,293.59 = 8,984.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.87x = 22,293.59 × 8,984.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.87x = 200,304,450.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,304,450.64/16,154.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,399.02

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