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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,436.97, 22,683.93 and 9,362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,436.97, 22,683.93 and 9,362.04 is: 12,920.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,436.97 : 22,683.93 = 9,362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,436.97/22,683.93 = 9,362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,436.97x = 22,683.93 × 9,362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,436.97x = 212,367,860.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,367,860.02/16,436.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,920.13

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