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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,441.44, 22,689.09 and 9,367.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,441.44, 22,689.09 and 9,367.71 is: 12,927.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,441.44 : 22,689.09 = 9,367.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,441.44/22,689.09 = 9,367.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,441.44x = 22,689.09 × 9,367.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,441.44x = 212,544,815.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,544,815.28/16,441.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,927.38

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