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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,531.94, 22,814 and 8,978.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,531.94, 22,814 and 8,978.21 is: 12,389.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,531.94 : 22,814 = 8,978.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,531.94/22,814 = 8,978.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,531.94x = 22,814 × 8,978.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,531.94x = 204,828,882.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,828,882.94/16,531.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,389.89

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