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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,433.96, 22,681.22 and 9,361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,433.96, 22,681.22 and 9,361.04 is: 12,919.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,433.96 : 22,681.22 = 9,361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,433.96/22,681.22 = 9,361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,433.96x = 22,681.22 × 9,361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,433.96x = 212,319,807.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,319,807.67/16,433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,919.58

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