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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,547.68, 22,835.66 and 8,994

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,547.68, 22,835.66 and 8,994 is: 12,411.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,547.68 : 22,835.66 = 8,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,547.68/22,835.66 = 8,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,547.68x = 22,835.66 × 8,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,547.68x = 205,383,926.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,383,926.04/16,547.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,411.64

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