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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,439.44, 22,686.60 and 9,365.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,439.44, 22,686.60 and 9,365.84 is: 12,924.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,439.44 : 22,686.60 = 9,365.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,439.44/22,686.60 = 9,365.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,439.44x = 22,686.60 × 9,365.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,439.44x = 212,479,065.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,479,065.74/16,439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,924.96

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