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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,551.54, 22,840.85 and 8,998.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,551.54, 22,840.85 and 8,998.06 is: 12,417.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,551.54 : 22,840.85 = 8,998.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,551.54/22,840.85 = 8,998.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,551.54x = 22,840.85 × 8,998.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,551.54x = 205,523,304.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,523,304.14/16,551.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,417.17

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