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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,550.38, 22,839.96 and 8,997.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,550.38, 22,839.96 and 8,997.22 is: 12,416.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,550.38 : 22,839.96 = 8,997.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,550.38/22,839.96 = 8,997.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,550.38x = 22,839.96 × 8,997.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,550.38x = 205,496,087.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,496,087.81/16,550.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,416.40

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