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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,448.45, 22,698.29 and 9,377.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,448.45, 22,698.29 and 9,377.15 is: 12,940.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,448.45 : 22,698.29 = 9,377.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,448.45/22,698.29 = 9,377.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,448.45x = 22,698.29 × 9,377.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,448.45x = 212,845,180.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,845,180.02/16,448.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,940.14

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