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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,436.63, 22,682.55 and 9,367.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,436.63, 22,682.55 and 9,367.16 is: 12,926.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,436.63 : 22,682.55 = 9,367.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,436.63/22,682.55 = 9,367.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,436.63x = 22,682.55 × 9,367.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,436.63x = 212,470,961.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,470,961.65/16,436.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,926.68

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