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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,452.59, 22,704.48 and 8,898.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,452.59, 22,704.48 and 8,898.86 is: 12,280.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,452.59 : 22,704.48 = 8,898.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,452.59/22,704.48 = 8,898.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,452.59x = 22,704.48 × 8,898.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,452.59x = 202,043,875.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,043,875.37/16,452.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,280.37

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