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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,441.80, 22,690.18 and 8,989.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,441.80, 22,690.18 and 8,989.80 is: 12,406.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,441.80 : 22,690.18 = 8,989.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,441.80/22,690.18 = 8,989.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,441.80x = 22,690.18 × 8,989.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,441.80x = 203,980,180.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,980,180.16/16,441.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,406.20

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