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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,452.09, 22,703.79 and 8,898.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,452.09, 22,703.79 and 8,898.36 is: 12,279.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,452.09 : 22,703.79 = 8,898.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,452.09/22,703.79 = 8,898.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,452.09x = 22,703.79 × 8,898.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,452.09x = 202,026,411.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,026,411.65/16,452.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,279.68

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