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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,436.94, 22,681.53 and 9,267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,436.94, 22,681.53 and 9,267.36 is: 12,788.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,436.94 : 22,681.53 = 9,267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,436.94/22,681.53 = 9,267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,436.94x = 22,681.53 × 9,267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,436.94x = 210,197,903.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,197,903.86/16,436.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,788.14

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