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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,444.05, 22,692.74 and 9,371.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,444.05, 22,692.74 and 9,371.67 is: 12,932.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,444.05 : 22,692.74 = 9,371.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,444.05/22,692.74 = 9,371.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,444.05x = 22,692.74 × 9,371.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,444.05x = 212,668,823.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,668,823.82/16,444.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,932.87

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