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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,542.67, 22,828.78 and 8,988.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,542.67, 22,828.78 and 8,988.93 is: 12,404.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,542.67 : 22,828.78 = 8,988.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,542.67/22,828.78 = 8,988.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,542.67x = 22,828.78 × 8,988.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,542.67x = 205,206,305.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,206,305.41/16,542.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,404.67

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