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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,441.20, 22,688.19 and 9,367.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,441.20, 22,688.19 and 9,367.02 is: 12,926.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,441.20 : 22,688.19 = 9,367.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,441.20/22,688.19 = 9,367.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,441.20x = 22,688.19 × 9,367.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,441.20x = 212,520,729.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,520,729.49/16,441.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,926.11

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