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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.44, 22,693.24 and 9,275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.44, 22,693.24 and 9,275.88 is: 12,799.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.44 : 22,693.24 = 9,275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.44/22,693.24 = 9,275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.44x = 22,693.24 × 9,275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.44x = 210,499,771.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,499,771.05/16,445.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,799.89

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