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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,552.64, 22,841.69 and 8,998.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,552.64, 22,841.69 and 8,998.91 is: 12,417.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,552.64 : 22,841.69 = 8,998.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,552.64/22,841.69 = 8,998.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,552.64x = 22,841.69 × 8,998.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,552.64x = 205,550,153.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,550,153.35/16,552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,417.97

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