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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,443.91, 22,692.69 and 9,370.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,443.91, 22,692.69 and 9,370.84 is: 12,931.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,443.91 : 22,692.69 = 9,370.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,443.91/22,692.69 = 9,370.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,443.91x = 22,692.69 × 9,370.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,443.91x = 212,649,567.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,649,567.16/16,443.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,931.81

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