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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,402.44, 22,637.16 and 9,330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,402.44, 22,637.16 and 9,330.96 is: 12,877.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,402.44 : 22,637.16 = 9,330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,402.44/22,637.16 = 9,330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,402.44x = 22,637.16 × 9,330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,402.44x = 211,226,434.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,226,434.47/16,402.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,877.74

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