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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,435.41, 22,684.96 and 9,365.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,435.41, 22,684.96 and 9,365.93 is: 12,927.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,435.41 : 22,684.96 = 9,365.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,435.41/22,684.96 = 9,365.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,435.41x = 22,684.96 × 9,365.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,435.41x = 212,465,730.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,465,730.76/16,435.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,927.32

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