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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.33, 22,693.69 and 9,275.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.33, 22,693.69 and 9,275.03 is: 12,799.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.33 : 22,693.69 = 9,275.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.33/22,693.69 = 9,275.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.33x = 22,693.69 × 9,275.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.33x = 210,484,728.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,484,728.70/16,445.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,799.06

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