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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,441.66, 22,689.45 and 9,368.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,441.66, 22,689.45 and 9,368.13 is: 12,928.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,441.66 : 22,689.45 = 9,368.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,441.66/22,689.45 = 9,368.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,441.66x = 22,689.45 × 9,368.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,441.66x = 212,557,717.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,557,717.23/16,441.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,928.00

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