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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,443.42, 22,692.02 and 8,889.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,443.42, 22,692.02 and 8,889.74 is: 12,267.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,443.42 : 22,692.02 = 8,889.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,443.42/22,692.02 = 8,889.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,443.42x = 22,692.02 × 8,889.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,443.42x = 201,725,999.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,725,999.97/16,443.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,267.89

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