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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,541.75, 22,828.03 and 8,988.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,541.75, 22,828.03 and 8,988.00 is: 12,403.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,541.75 : 22,828.03 = 8,988.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,541.75/22,828.03 = 8,988.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,541.75x = 22,828.03 × 8,988.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,541.75x = 205,178,225.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,178,225.56/16,541.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,403.66

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