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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,447.94, 22,696.84 and 9,275.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,447.94, 22,696.84 and 9,275.55 is: 12,799.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,447.94 : 22,696.84 = 9,275.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,447.94/22,696.84 = 9,275.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,447.94x = 22,696.84 × 9,275.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,447.94x = 210,525,720.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,525,720.18/16,447.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,799.52

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