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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,441.52, 22,683.74 and 9,362.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,441.52, 22,683.74 and 9,362.93 is: 12,917.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,441.52 : 22,683.74 = 9,362.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,441.52/22,683.74 = 9,362.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,441.52x = 22,683.74 × 9,362.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,441.52x = 212,386,236.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,386,236.46/16,441.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,917.68

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