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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,531.14, 22,812.90 and 8,977.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,531.14, 22,812.90 and 8,977.41 is: 12,388.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,531.14 : 22,812.90 = 8,977.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,531.14/22,812.90 = 8,977.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,531.14x = 22,812.90 × 8,977.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,531.14x = 204,800,756.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,800,756.59/16,531.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,388.79

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