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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.31, 22,447.96 and 8,998.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.31, 22,447.96 and 8,998.97 is: 12,418.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.31 : 22,447.96 = 8,998.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.31/22,447.96 = 8,998.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.31x = 22,447.96 × 8,998.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.31x = 202,008,557.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,008,557.91/16,267.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,418.06

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