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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,444.50, 22,693.41 and 8,992.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,444.50, 22,693.41 and 8,992.50 is: 12,409.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,444.50 : 22,693.41 = 8,992.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,444.50/22,693.41 = 8,992.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,444.50x = 22,693.41 × 8,992.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,444.50x = 204,070,489.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,070,489.43/16,444.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,409.65

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