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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,444.26, 22,692.47 and 9,369.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,444.26, 22,692.47 and 9,369.31 is: 12,929.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,444.26 : 22,692.47 = 9,369.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,444.26/22,692.47 = 9,369.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,444.26x = 22,692.47 × 9,369.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,444.26x = 212,612,786.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,612,786.10/16,444.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,929.30

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