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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,550.34, 22,838.52 and 8,996.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,550.34, 22,838.52 and 8,996.64 is: 12,414.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,550.34 : 22,838.52 = 8,996.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,550.34/22,838.52 = 8,996.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,550.34x = 22,838.52 × 8,996.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,550.34x = 205,469,942.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,469,942.57/16,550.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,414.85

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