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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,551.70, 22,841.44 and 8,998.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,551.70, 22,841.44 and 8,998.08 is: 12,417.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,551.70 : 22,841.44 = 8,998.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,551.70/22,841.44 = 8,998.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,551.70x = 22,841.44 × 8,998.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,551.70x = 205,529,104.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,529,104.44/16,551.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,417.40

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