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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,447.44, 22,697.48 and 8,995.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,447.44, 22,697.48 and 8,995.44 is: 12,413.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,447.44 : 22,697.48 = 8,995.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,447.44/22,697.48 = 8,995.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,447.44x = 22,697.48 × 8,995.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,447.44x = 204,173,819.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,173,819.49/16,447.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,413.71

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