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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,507.17, 22,780.01 and 8,953.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,507.17, 22,780.01 and 8,953.54 is: 12,355.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,507.17 : 22,780.01 = 8,953.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,507.17/22,780.01 = 8,953.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,507.17x = 22,780.01 × 8,953.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,507.17x = 203,961,730.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,961,730.74/16,507.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,355.95

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