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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,540.29, 22,825.32 and 8,986.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,540.29, 22,825.32 and 8,986.74 is: 12,401.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,540.29 : 22,825.32 = 8,986.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,540.29/22,825.32 = 8,986.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,540.29x = 22,825.32 × 8,986.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,540.29x = 205,125,263.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,125,263.01/16,540.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,401.55

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