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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,444.62, 22,694.19 and 9,370.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,444.62, 22,694.19 and 9,370.86 is: 12,932.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,444.62 : 22,694.19 = 9,370.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,444.62/22,694.19 = 9,370.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,444.62x = 22,694.19 × 9,370.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,444.62x = 212,664,077.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,664,077.30/16,444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,932.14

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