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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,548.93, 22,837.41 and 8,995.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,548.93, 22,837.41 and 8,995.07 is: 12,413.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,548.93 : 22,837.41 = 8,995.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,548.93/22,837.41 = 8,995.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,548.93x = 22,837.41 × 8,995.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,548.93x = 205,424,158.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,424,158.66/16,548.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,413.14

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