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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,452.41, 22,704.32 and 8,898.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,452.41, 22,704.32 and 8,898.74 is: 12,280.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,452.41 : 22,704.32 = 8,898.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,452.41/22,704.32 = 8,898.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,452.41x = 22,704.32 × 8,898.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,452.41x = 202,039,682.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,039,682.54/16,452.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,280.25

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