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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.42, 22,694.78 and 8,891.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.42, 22,694.78 and 8,891.74 is: 12,270.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.42 : 22,694.78 = 8,891.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.42/22,694.78 = 8,891.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.42x = 22,694.78 × 8,891.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.42x = 201,796,083.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,796,083.12/16,445.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,270.66

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