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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,541.58, 22,827.29 and 8,987.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,541.58, 22,827.29 and 8,987.87 is: 12,403.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,541.58 : 22,827.29 = 8,987.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,541.58/22,827.29 = 8,987.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,541.58x = 22,827.29 × 8,987.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,541.58x = 205,168,555.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,168,555.90/16,541.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,403.20

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