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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,402.50, 22,635.99 and 8,950.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,402.50, 22,635.99 and 8,950.50 is: 12,351.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,402.50 : 22,635.99 = 8,950.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,402.50/22,635.99 = 8,950.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,402.50x = 22,635.99 × 8,950.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,402.50x = 202,603,428.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,603,428.50/16,402.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,351.98

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