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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,551.94, 22,841.82 and 8,998.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,551.94, 22,841.82 and 8,998.28 is: 12,417.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,551.94 : 22,841.82 = 8,998.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,551.94/22,841.82 = 8,998.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,551.94x = 22,841.82 × 8,998.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,551.94x = 205,537,149.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,537,149.17/16,551.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,417.71

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