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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,402.94, 22,637.31 and 9,328.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,402.94, 22,637.31 and 9,328.94 is: 12,874.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,402.94 : 22,637.31 = 9,328.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,402.94/22,637.31 = 9,328.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,402.94x = 22,637.31 × 9,328.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,402.94x = 211,182,106.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,182,106.75/16,402.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,874.65

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