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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,537.35, 22,821.57 and 8,983.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,537.35, 22,821.57 and 8,983.71 is: 12,397.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,537.35 : 22,821.57 = 8,983.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,537.35/22,821.57 = 8,983.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,537.35x = 22,821.57 × 8,983.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,537.35x = 205,022,366.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,022,366.62/16,537.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,397.53

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