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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,547.21, 22,835.33 and 8,993.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,547.21, 22,835.33 and 8,993.54 is: 12,411.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,547.21 : 22,835.33 = 8,993.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,547.21/22,835.33 = 8,993.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,547.21x = 22,835.33 × 8,993.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,547.21x = 205,370,453.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,370,453.77/16,547.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,411.18

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