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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,436.13, 22,681.85 and 9,366.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,436.13, 22,681.85 and 9,366.65 is: 12,925.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,436.13 : 22,681.85 = 9,366.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,436.13/22,681.85 = 9,366.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,436.13x = 22,681.85 × 9,366.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,436.13x = 212,452,950.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,452,950.30/16,436.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,925.97

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