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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,437.28, 22,682.96 and 8,985.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,437.28, 22,682.96 and 8,985.12 is: 12,399.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,437.28 : 22,682.96 = 8,985.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,437.28/22,682.96 = 8,985.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,437.28x = 22,682.96 × 8,985.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,437.28x = 203,809,117.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,809,117.56/16,437.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,399.20

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