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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,535.54, 22,819.22 and 8,982.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,535.54, 22,819.22 and 8,982.02 is: 12,395.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,535.54 : 22,819.22 = 8,982.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,535.54/22,819.22 = 8,982.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,535.54x = 22,819.22 × 8,982.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,535.54x = 204,962,736.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,962,736.24/16,535.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,395.28

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