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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,539.73, 22,824.86 and 8,985.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,539.73, 22,824.86 and 8,985.99 is: 12,400.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,539.73 : 22,824.86 = 8,985.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,539.73/22,824.86 = 8,985.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,539.73x = 22,824.86 × 8,985.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,539.73x = 205,103,963.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,103,963.71/16,539.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,400.68

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