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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,547.09, 22,834.06 and 8,993.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,547.09, 22,834.06 and 8,993.36 is: 12,410.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,547.09 : 22,834.06 = 8,993.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,547.09/22,834.06 = 8,993.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,547.09x = 22,834.06 × 8,993.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,547.09x = 205,354,956.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,354,956.44/16,547.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,410.34

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