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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.92, 22,291.50 and 8,984.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.92, 22,291.50 and 8,984.26 is: 12,397.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.92 : 22,291.50 = 8,984.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.92/22,291.50 = 8,984.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.92x = 22,291.50 × 8,984.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.92x = 200,272,631.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,272,631.79/16,154.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,397.01

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