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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545.83, 22,833.17 and 8,992.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545.83, 22,833.17 and 8,992.02 is: 12,408.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545.83 : 22,833.17 = 8,992.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545.83/22,833.17 = 8,992.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545.83x = 22,833.17 × 8,992.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545.83x = 205,316,276.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,316,276.34/16,545.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,408.95

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