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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,435.44, 22,679.46 and 9,265.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,435.44, 22,679.46 and 9,265.86 is: 12,786.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,435.44 : 22,679.46 = 9,265.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,435.44/22,679.46 = 9,265.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,435.44x = 22,679.46 × 9,265.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,435.44x = 210,144,701.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,144,701.24/16,435.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,786.07

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