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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,548.90, 22,837.44 and 8,995.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,548.90, 22,837.44 and 8,995.23 is: 12,413.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,548.90 : 22,837.44 = 8,995.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,548.90/22,837.44 = 8,995.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,548.90x = 22,837.44 × 8,995.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,548.90x = 205,428,025.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,428,025.41/16,548.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,413.39

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