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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,452.18, 22,703.94 and 8,898.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,452.18, 22,703.94 and 8,898.50 is: 12,279.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,452.18 : 22,703.94 = 8,898.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,452.18/22,703.94 = 8,898.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,452.18x = 22,703.94 × 8,898.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,452.18x = 202,031,066.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,031,066.85/16,452.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,279.90

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