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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,538.37, 22,823.13 and 8,984.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,538.37, 22,823.13 and 8,984.79 is: 12,399.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,538.37 : 22,823.13 = 8,984.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,538.37/22,823.13 = 8,984.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,538.37x = 22,823.13 × 8,984.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,538.37x = 205,061,030.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,061,030.19/16,538.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,399.11

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