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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,451.79, 22,703.42 and 8,898.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,451.79, 22,703.42 and 8,898.14 is: 12,279.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,451.79 : 22,703.42 = 8,898.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,451.79/22,703.42 = 8,898.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,451.79x = 22,703.42 × 8,898.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,451.79x = 202,018,051.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,018,051.63/16,451.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,279.40

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