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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,436.24, 22,681.56 and 9,364.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,436.24, 22,681.56 and 9,364.94 is: 12,923.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,436.24 : 22,681.56 = 9,364.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,436.24/22,681.56 = 9,364.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,436.24x = 22,681.56 × 9,364.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,436.24x = 212,411,448.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,411,448.51/16,436.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,923.36

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