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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,442.08, 22,684.52 and 9,363.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,442.08, 22,684.52 and 9,363.49 is: 12,918.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,442.08 : 22,684.52 = 9,363.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,442.08/22,684.52 = 9,363.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,442.08x = 22,684.52 × 9,363.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,442.08x = 212,406,252.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,406,252.77/16,442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,918.45

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