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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545.98, 22,833.68 and 8,992.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545.98, 22,833.68 and 8,992.46 is: 12,409.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545.98 : 22,833.68 = 8,992.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545.98/22,833.68 = 8,992.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545.98x = 22,833.68 × 8,992.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545.98x = 205,330,954.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,330,954.05/16,545.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,409.72

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