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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,441.58, 22,683.84 and 9,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,441.58, 22,683.84 and 9,363 is: 12,917.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,441.58 : 22,683.84 = 9,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,441.58/22,683.84 = 9,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,441.58x = 22,683.84 × 9,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,441.58x = 212,388,793.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,388,793.92/16,441.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,917.78

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