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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.19, 22,831.08 and 8,990.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.19, 22,831.08 and 8,990.58 is: 12,407.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.19 : 22,831.08 = 8,990.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.19/22,831.08 = 8,990.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.19x = 22,831.08 × 8,990.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.19x = 205,264,651.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,264,651.23/16,544.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,407.05

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