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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,437.88, 22,684.28 and 8,985.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,437.88, 22,684.28 and 8,985.88 is: 12,400.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,437.88 : 22,684.28 = 8,985.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,437.88/22,684.28 = 8,985.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,437.88x = 22,684.28 × 8,985.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,437.88x = 203,838,217.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,838,217.97/16,437.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,400.52

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