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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,491.31, 22,757.96 and 8,937.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,491.31, 22,757.96 and 8,937.83 is: 12,334.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,491.31 : 22,757.96 = 8,937.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,491.31/22,757.96 = 8,937.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,491.31x = 22,757.96 × 8,937.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,491.31x = 203,406,856.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,406,856.87/16,491.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,334.19

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