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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,444.22, 22,694.38 and 9,371.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,444.22, 22,694.38 and 9,371.30 is: 12,933.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,444.22 : 22,694.38 = 9,371.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,444.22/22,694.38 = 9,371.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,444.22x = 22,694.38 × 9,371.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,444.22x = 212,675,706.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,675,706.39/16,444.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,933.16

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