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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,442.07, 22,686.91 and 9,368.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,442.07, 22,686.91 and 9,368.34 is: 12,926.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,442.07 : 22,686.91 = 9,368.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,442.07/22,686.91 = 9,368.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,442.07x = 22,686.91 × 9,368.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,442.07x = 212,538,686.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,538,686.43/16,442.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,926.52

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