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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,644.12, 22,973.62 and 9,844.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,644.12, 22,973.62 and 9,844.44 is: 13,588.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,644.12 : 22,973.62 = 9,844.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,644.12/22,973.62 = 9,844.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,644.12x = 22,973.62 × 9,844.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,644.12x = 226,162,423.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,162,423.67/16,644.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,588.13

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