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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,540.34, 22,825.80 and 8,986.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,540.34, 22,825.80 and 8,986.70 is: 12,401.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,540.34 : 22,825.80 = 8,986.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,540.34/22,825.80 = 8,986.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,540.34x = 22,825.80 × 8,986.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,540.34x = 205,128,616.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,128,616.86/16,540.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,401.72

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