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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,439.94, 22,685.66 and 9,270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,439.94, 22,685.66 and 9,270.36 is: 12,792.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,439.94 : 22,685.66 = 9,270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,439.94/22,685.66 = 9,270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,439.94x = 22,685.66 × 9,270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,439.94x = 210,304,235.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,304,235.04/16,439.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,792.28

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