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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.25, 22,694.45 and 8,993.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.25, 22,694.45 and 8,993.25 is: 12,410.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.25 : 22,694.45 = 8,993.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.25/22,694.45 = 8,993.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.25x = 22,694.45 × 8,993.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.25x = 204,096,817.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,096,817.50/16,445.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,410.69

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