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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.18, 22,694.44 and 8,891.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.18, 22,694.44 and 8,891.48 is: 12,270.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.18 : 22,694.44 = 8,891.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.18/22,694.44 = 8,891.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.18x = 22,694.44 × 8,891.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.18x = 201,787,159.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,787,159.37/16,445.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,270.29

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