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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.34, 22,831.32 and 8,990.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.34, 22,831.32 and 8,990.70 is: 12,407.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.34 : 22,831.32 = 8,990.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.34/22,831.32 = 8,990.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.34x = 22,831.32 × 8,990.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.34x = 205,269,548.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,269,548.72/16,544.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,407.24

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