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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,437.69, 22,682.57 and 9,268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,437.69, 22,682.57 and 9,268.11 is: 12,789.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,437.69 : 22,682.57 = 9,268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,437.69/22,682.57 = 9,268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,437.69x = 22,682.57 × 9,268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,437.69x = 210,224,507.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,224,507.50/16,437.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,789.18

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