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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,550.33, 22,839.38 and 8,996.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,550.33, 22,839.38 and 8,996.52 is: 12,415.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,550.33 : 22,839.38 = 8,996.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,550.33/22,839.38 = 8,996.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,550.33x = 22,839.38 × 8,996.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,550.33x = 205,474,893.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,474,893.98/16,550.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,415.16

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