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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.44, 22,694.72 and 8,993.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.44, 22,694.72 and 8,993.44 is: 12,410.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.44 : 22,694.72 = 8,993.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.44/22,694.72 = 8,993.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.44x = 22,694.72 × 8,993.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.44x = 204,103,602.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,103,602.64/16,445.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,410.95

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