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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,444.44, 22,692.83 and 9,370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,444.44, 22,692.83 and 9,370.52 is: 12,931.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,444.44 : 22,692.83 = 9,370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,444.44/22,692.83 = 9,370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,444.44x = 22,692.83 × 9,370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,444.44x = 212,643,457.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,643,457.05/16,444.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,931.02

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