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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,435.09, 22,680.34 and 8,983.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,435.09, 22,680.34 and 8,983.09 is: 12,396.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,435.09 : 22,680.34 = 8,983.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,435.09/22,680.34 = 8,983.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,435.09x = 22,680.34 × 8,983.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,435.09x = 203,739,535.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,739,535.45/16,435.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,396.62

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