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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,436.36, 22,683.84 and 9,363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,436.36, 22,683.84 and 9,363.44 is: 12,922.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,436.36 : 22,683.84 = 9,363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,436.36/22,683.84 = 9,363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,436.36x = 22,683.84 × 9,363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,436.36x = 212,398,774.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,398,774.81/16,436.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,922.49

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