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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,447.93, 22,697.80 and 8,995.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,447.93, 22,697.80 and 8,995.93 is: 12,414.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,447.93 : 22,697.80 = 8,995.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,447.93/22,697.80 = 8,995.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,447.93x = 22,697.80 × 8,995.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,447.93x = 204,187,819.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,187,819.95/16,447.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,414.20

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