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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,433.76, 22,677.84 and 9,359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,433.76, 22,677.84 and 9,359.04 is: 12,915.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,433.76 : 22,677.84 = 9,359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,433.76/22,677.84 = 9,359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,433.76x = 22,677.84 × 9,359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,433.76x = 212,242,811.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,242,811.67/16,433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,915.05

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