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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,510.98, 22,784.96 and 8,957.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,510.98, 22,784.96 and 8,957.18 is: 12,360.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,510.98 : 22,784.96 = 8,957.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,510.98/22,784.96 = 8,957.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,510.98x = 22,784.96 × 8,957.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,510.98x = 204,088,988.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,088,988.01/16,510.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,360.80

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