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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,508.04, 22,780.89 and 8,954.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,508.04, 22,780.89 and 8,954.25 is: 12,356.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,508.04 : 22,780.89 = 8,954.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,508.04/22,780.89 = 8,954.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,508.04x = 22,780.89 × 8,954.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,508.04x = 203,985,784.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,985,784.28/16,508.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,356.75

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