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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.44, 22,487.72 and 8,843.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.44, 22,487.72 and 8,843.44 is: 12,203.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.44 : 22,487.72 = 8,843.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.44/22,487.72 = 8,843.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.44x = 22,487.72 × 8,843.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.44x = 198,868,802.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,868,802.56/16,295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,203.95

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