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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,448.93, 22,699.18 and 8,996.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,448.93, 22,699.18 and 8,996.93 is: 12,415.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,448.93 : 22,699.18 = 8,996.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,448.93/22,699.18 = 8,996.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,448.93x = 22,699.18 × 8,996.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,448.93x = 204,222,933.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,222,933.52/16,448.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,415.58

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