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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,552.73, 22,843.20 and 8,999.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,552.73, 22,843.20 and 8,999.57 is: 12,419.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,552.73 : 22,843.20 = 8,999.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,552.73/22,843.20 = 8,999.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,552.73x = 22,843.20 × 8,999.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,552.73x = 205,578,939.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,578,939.79/16,552.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,419.64

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