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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,447.50, 22,698.09 and 8,995.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,447.50, 22,698.09 and 8,995.50 is: 12,414.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,447.50 : 22,698.09 = 8,995.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,447.50/22,698.09 = 8,995.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,447.50x = 22,698.09 × 8,995.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,447.50x = 204,180,668.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,180,668.60/16,447.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,414.09

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