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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.92, 22,695.47 and 8,892.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.92, 22,695.47 and 8,892.24 is: 12,271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.92 : 22,695.47 = 8,892.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.92/22,695.47 = 8,892.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.92x = 22,695.47 × 8,892.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.92x = 201,813,566.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,813,566.15/16,445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,271.35

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