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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,552.40, 22,842.27 and 8,998.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,552.40, 22,842.27 and 8,998.73 is: 12,418.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,552.40 : 22,842.27 = 8,998.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,552.40/22,842.27 = 8,998.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,552.40x = 22,842.27 × 8,998.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,552.40x = 205,551,420.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,551,420.32/16,552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,418.22

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