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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,442.20, 22,689.57 and 9,368.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,442.20, 22,689.57 and 9,368.02 is: 12,927.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,442.20 : 22,689.57 = 9,368.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,442.20/22,689.57 = 9,368.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,442.20x = 22,689.57 × 9,368.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,442.20x = 212,556,345.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,556,345.55/16,442.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,927.49

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