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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,437.20, 22,685.70 and 9,364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,437.20, 22,685.70 and 9,364.28 is: 12,924.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,437.20 : 22,685.70 = 9,364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,437.20/22,685.70 = 9,364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,437.20x = 22,685.70 × 9,364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,437.20x = 212,435,246.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,435,246.80/16,437.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,924.05

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