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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,442.27, 22,684.78 and 9,363.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,442.27, 22,684.78 and 9,363.68 is: 12,918.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,442.27 : 22,684.78 = 9,363.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,442.27/22,684.78 = 9,363.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,442.27x = 22,684.78 × 9,363.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,442.27x = 212,413,020.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,413,020.79/16,442.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,918.72

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