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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,444.84, 22,666.24 and 12,464.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,444.84, 22,666.24 and 12,464.68 is: 17,180.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,444.84 : 22,666.24 = 12,464.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,444.84/22,666.24 = 12,464.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,444.84x = 22,666.24 × 12,464.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,444.84x = 282,527,428.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,527,428.40/16,444.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,180.31

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