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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,552.58, 22,841.87 and 8,998.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,552.58, 22,841.87 and 8,998.74 is: 12,417.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,552.58 : 22,841.87 = 8,998.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,552.58/22,841.87 = 8,998.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,552.58x = 22,841.87 × 8,998.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,552.58x = 205,548,004.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,548,004.25/16,552.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,417.89

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