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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,447.50, 22,697.64 and 8,995.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,447.50, 22,697.64 and 8,995.50 is: 12,413.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,447.50 : 22,697.64 = 8,995.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,447.50/22,697.64 = 8,995.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,447.50x = 22,697.64 × 8,995.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,447.50x = 204,176,620.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,176,620.62/16,447.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,413.84

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