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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,444.84, 22,693.98 and 8,992.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,444.84, 22,693.98 and 8,992.84 is: 12,410.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,444.84 : 22,693.98 = 8,992.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,444.84/22,693.98 = 8,992.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,444.84x = 22,693.98 × 8,992.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,444.84x = 204,083,331.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,083,331.10/16,444.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,410.17

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