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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,505.17, 22,777.25 and 8,951.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,505.17, 22,777.25 and 8,951.54 is: 12,353.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,505.17 : 22,777.25 = 8,951.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,505.17/22,777.25 = 8,951.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,505.17x = 22,777.25 × 8,951.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,505.17x = 203,891,464.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,891,464.47/16,505.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,353.19

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