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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,452.48, 22,704.36 and 8,898.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,452.48, 22,704.36 and 8,898.82 is: 12,280.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,452.48 : 22,704.36 = 8,898.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,452.48/22,704.36 = 8,898.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,452.48x = 22,704.36 × 8,898.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,452.48x = 202,042,012.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,042,012.86/16,452.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,280.34

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