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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,552.87, 22,842.01 and 8,999.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,552.87, 22,842.01 and 8,999.16 is: 12,418.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,552.87 : 22,842.01 = 8,999.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,552.87/22,842.01 = 8,999.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,552.87x = 22,842.01 × 8,999.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,552.87x = 205,558,902.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,558,902.71/16,552.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,418.32

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