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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,441.61, 22,691.64 and 9,272.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,441.61, 22,691.64 and 9,272.99 is: 12,797.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,441.61 : 22,691.64 = 9,272.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,441.61/22,691.64 = 9,272.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,441.61x = 22,691.64 × 9,272.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,441.61x = 210,419,304.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,419,304.44/16,441.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,797.98

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