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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,548.79, 22,837.48 and 8,995.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,548.79, 22,837.48 and 8,995.13 is: 12,413.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,548.79 : 22,837.48 = 8,995.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,548.79/22,837.48 = 8,995.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,548.79x = 22,837.48 × 8,995.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,548.79x = 205,426,056.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,426,056.50/16,548.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,413.36

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