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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545.69, 22,833.15 and 8,992.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545.69, 22,833.15 and 8,992.08 is: 12,409.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545.69 : 22,833.15 = 8,992.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545.69/22,833.15 = 8,992.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545.69x = 22,833.15 × 8,992.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545.69x = 205,317,511.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,317,511.45/16,545.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,409.12

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