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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,540.23, 22,825.56 and 8,986.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,540.23, 22,825.56 and 8,986.50 is: 12,401.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,540.23 : 22,825.56 = 8,986.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,540.23/22,825.56 = 8,986.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,540.23x = 22,825.56 × 8,986.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,540.23x = 205,121,894.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,121,894.94/16,540.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,401.39

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