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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,443.03, 22,691.43 and 9,369.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,443.03, 22,691.43 and 9,369.30 is: 12,929.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,443.03 : 22,691.43 = 9,369.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,443.03/22,691.43 = 9,369.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,443.03x = 22,691.43 × 9,369.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,443.03x = 212,602,815.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,602,815.10/16,443.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,929.66

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