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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,436.42, 22,683.14 and 9,365.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,436.42, 22,683.14 and 9,365.12 is: 12,924.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,436.42 : 22,683.14 = 9,365.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,436.42/22,683.14 = 9,365.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,436.42x = 22,683.14 × 9,365.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,436.42x = 212,430,167.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,430,167.84/16,436.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,924.36

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