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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.68, 22,694.70 and 8,993.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.68, 22,694.70 and 8,993.68 is: 12,411.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.68 : 22,694.70 = 8,993.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.68/22,694.70 = 8,993.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.68x = 22,694.70 × 8,993.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.68x = 204,108,869.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,108,869.50/16,445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,411.09

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