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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,509.64, 22,783.42 and 8,956.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,509.64, 22,783.42 and 8,956.04 is: 12,359.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,509.64 : 22,783.42 = 8,956.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,509.64/22,783.42 = 8,956.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,509.64x = 22,783.42 × 8,956.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,509.64x = 204,049,220.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,049,220.86/16,509.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,359.40

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