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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,452.84, 22,704.83 and 8,899.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,452.84, 22,704.83 and 8,899.11 is: 12,280.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,452.84 : 22,704.83 = 8,899.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,452.84/22,704.83 = 8,899.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,452.84x = 22,704.83 × 8,899.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,452.84x = 202,052,735.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,052,735.21/16,452.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,280.72

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