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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,433.96, 22,678.88 and 9,360.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,433.96, 22,678.88 and 9,360.36 is: 12,917.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,433.96 : 22,678.88 = 9,360.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,433.96/22,678.88 = 9,360.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,433.96x = 22,678.88 × 9,360.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,433.96x = 212,282,434.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,282,434.40/16,433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,917.31

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