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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,446.44, 22,694.62 and 9,276.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,446.44, 22,694.62 and 9,276.88 is: 12,801.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,446.44 : 22,694.62 = 9,276.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,446.44/22,694.62 = 9,276.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,446.44x = 22,694.62 × 9,276.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,446.44x = 210,535,266.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,535,266.39/16,446.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,801.27

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