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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,441.10, 22,690.95 and 9,272.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,441.10, 22,690.95 and 9,272.49 is: 12,797.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,441.10 : 22,690.95 = 9,272.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,441.10/22,690.95 = 9,272.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,441.10x = 22,690.95 × 9,272.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,441.10x = 210,401,614.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,401,614.74/16,441.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,797.29

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