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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,447.18, 22,696.77 and 8,995.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,447.18, 22,696.77 and 8,995.18 is: 12,413.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,447.18 : 22,696.77 = 8,995.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,447.18/22,696.77 = 8,995.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,447.18x = 22,696.77 × 8,995.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,447.18x = 204,161,531.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,161,531.57/16,447.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,413.16

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