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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,437.83, 22,685.59 and 9,269.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,437.83, 22,685.59 and 9,269.13 is: 12,792.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,437.83 : 22,685.59 = 9,269.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,437.83/22,685.59 = 9,269.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,437.83x = 22,685.59 × 9,269.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,437.83x = 210,275,614.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,275,614.15/16,437.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,792.18

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