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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,551.81, 22,841.19 and 8,998.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,551.81, 22,841.19 and 8,998.29 is: 12,417.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,551.81 : 22,841.19 = 8,998.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,551.81/22,841.19 = 8,998.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,551.81x = 22,841.19 × 8,998.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,551.81x = 205,531,651.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,531,651.57/16,551.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,417.47

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