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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,448.44, 22,697.38 and 9,278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,448.44, 22,697.38 and 9,278.88 is: 12,804.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,448.44 : 22,697.38 = 9,278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,448.44/22,697.38 = 9,278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,448.44x = 22,697.38 × 9,278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,448.44x = 210,606,265.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,606,265.33/16,448.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,804.03

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