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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,437.19, 22,685.32 and 9,268.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,437.19, 22,685.32 and 9,268.49 is: 12,791.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,437.19 : 22,685.32 = 9,268.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,437.19/22,685.32 = 9,268.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,437.19x = 22,685.32 × 9,268.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,437.19x = 210,258,661.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,258,661.57/16,437.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,791.64

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