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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545.08, 22,832.13 and 8,991.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545.08, 22,832.13 and 8,991.27 is: 12,407.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545.08 : 22,832.13 = 8,991.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545.08/22,832.13 = 8,991.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545.08x = 22,832.13 × 8,991.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545.08x = 205,289,845.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,289,845.51/16,545.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,407.91

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