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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,447.56, 22,697.52 and 8,995.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,447.56, 22,697.52 and 8,995.56 is: 12,413.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,447.56 : 22,697.52 = 8,995.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,447.56/22,697.52 = 8,995.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,447.56x = 22,697.52 × 8,995.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,447.56x = 204,176,903.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,176,903.01/16,447.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,413.81

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