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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.06, 22,923.72 and 9,444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.06, 22,923.72 and 9,444.44 is: 13,030.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.06 : 22,923.72 = 9,444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.06/22,923.72 = 9,444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.06x = 22,923.72 × 9,444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.06x = 216,501,698.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,501,698.12/16,615.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,030.45

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