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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,451.92, 22,703.58 and 8,898.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,451.92, 22,703.58 and 8,898.26 is: 12,279.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,451.92 : 22,703.58 = 8,898.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,451.92/22,703.58 = 8,898.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,451.92x = 22,703.58 × 8,898.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,451.92x = 202,022,380.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,022,380.02/16,451.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,279.56

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