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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,543.19, 22,829.70 and 8,989.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,543.19, 22,829.70 and 8,989.58 is: 12,405.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,543.19 : 22,829.70 = 8,989.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,543.19/22,829.70 = 8,989.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,543.19x = 22,829.70 × 8,989.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,543.19x = 205,229,414.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,229,414.53/16,543.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,405.67

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