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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,440.66, 22,688.07 and 9,367.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,440.66, 22,688.07 and 9,367.13 is: 12,926.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,440.66 : 22,688.07 = 9,367.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,440.66/22,688.07 = 9,367.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,440.66x = 22,688.07 × 9,367.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,440.66x = 212,522,122.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,522,122.73/16,440.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,926.62

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