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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,549.53, 22,838.30 and 8,995.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,549.53, 22,838.30 and 8,995.86 is: 12,414.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,549.53 : 22,838.30 = 8,995.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,549.53/22,838.30 = 8,995.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,549.53x = 22,838.30 × 8,995.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,549.53x = 205,450,057.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,450,057.74/16,549.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,414.26

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