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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,435.36, 22,682.46 and 9,362.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,435.36, 22,682.46 and 9,362.44 is: 12,921.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,435.36 : 22,682.46 = 9,362.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,435.36/22,682.46 = 9,362.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,435.36x = 22,682.46 × 9,362.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,435.36x = 212,363,170.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,363,170.80/16,435.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,921.11

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