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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,546.68, 22,834.28 and 8,993

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,546.68, 22,834.28 and 8,993 is: 12,410.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,546.68 : 22,834.28 = 8,993 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,546.68/22,834.28 = 8,993/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,546.68x = 22,834.28 × 8,993
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,546.68x = 205,348,680.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,348,680.04/16,546.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,410.26

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