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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,446.88, 22,697.23 and 8,994.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,446.88, 22,697.23 and 8,994.88 is: 12,413.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,446.88 : 22,697.23 = 8,994.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,446.88/22,697.23 = 8,994.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,446.88x = 22,697.23 × 8,994.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,446.88x = 204,158,746.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,158,746.70/16,446.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,413.22

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