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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,437.97, 22,685.31 and 9,363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,437.97, 22,685.31 and 9,363.04 is: 12,921.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,437.97 : 22,685.31 = 9,363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,437.97/22,685.31 = 9,363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,437.97x = 22,685.31 × 9,363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,437.97x = 212,403,464.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,403,464.94/16,437.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,921.51

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