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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,437.38, 22,683.58 and 8,985.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,437.38, 22,683.58 and 8,985.38 is: 12,399.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,437.38 : 22,683.58 = 8,985.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,437.38/22,683.58 = 8,985.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,437.38x = 22,683.58 × 8,985.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,437.38x = 203,820,586.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,820,586.06/16,437.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,399.82

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