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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,443.56, 22,692.36 and 9,369.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,443.56, 22,692.36 and 9,369.83 is: 12,930.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,443.56 : 22,692.36 = 9,369.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,443.56/22,692.36 = 9,369.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,443.56x = 22,692.36 × 9,369.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,443.56x = 212,623,555.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,623,555.50/16,443.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,930.51

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