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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,537.23, 22,821.28 and 8,983.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,537.23, 22,821.28 and 8,983.50 is: 12,397.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,537.23 : 22,821.28 = 8,983.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,537.23/22,821.28 = 8,983.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,537.23x = 22,821.28 × 8,983.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,537.23x = 205,015,065.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,015,065.69/16,537.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,397.18

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