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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,440.17, 22,685.27 and 9,270.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,440.17, 22,685.27 and 9,270.45 is: 12,792.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,440.17 : 22,685.27 = 9,270.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,440.17/22,685.27 = 9,270.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,440.17x = 22,685.27 × 9,270.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,440.17x = 210,302,614.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,302,614.92/16,440.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,792.00

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