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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,446.68, 22,696.08 and 8,994.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,446.68, 22,696.08 and 8,994.68 is: 12,412.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,446.68 : 22,696.08 = 8,994.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,446.68/22,696.08 = 8,994.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,446.68x = 22,696.08 × 8,994.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,446.68x = 204,143,976.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,143,976.85/16,446.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,412.47

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