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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,552.07, 22,842.30 and 8,998.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,552.07, 22,842.30 and 8,998.91 is: 12,418.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,552.07 : 22,842.30 = 8,998.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,552.07/22,842.30 = 8,998.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,552.07x = 22,842.30 × 8,998.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,552.07x = 205,555,777.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,555,777.88/16,552.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,418.74

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