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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,444.04, 22,695 and 9,275.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,444.04, 22,695 and 9,275.43 is: 12,801.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,444.04 : 22,695 = 9,275.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,444.04/22,695 = 9,275.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,444.04x = 22,695 × 9,275.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,444.04x = 210,505,883.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,505,883.85/16,444.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,801.35

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