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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,442.28, 22,689.18 and 9,367.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,442.28, 22,689.18 and 9,367.40 is: 12,926.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,442.28 : 22,689.18 = 9,367.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,442.28/22,689.18 = 9,367.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,442.28x = 22,689.18 × 9,367.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,442.28x = 212,538,624.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,538,624.73/16,442.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,926.35

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