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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,508.08, 22,781.08 and 8,954.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,508.08, 22,781.08 and 8,954.38 is: 12,357.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,508.08 : 22,781.08 = 8,954.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,508.08/22,781.08 = 8,954.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,508.08x = 22,781.08 × 8,954.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,508.08x = 203,990,367.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,990,367.79/16,508.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,357.00

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