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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,444.65, 22,688.07 and 9,366.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,444.65, 22,688.07 and 9,366.06 is: 12,922.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,444.65 : 22,688.07 = 9,366.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,444.65/22,688.07 = 9,366.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,444.65x = 22,688.07 × 9,366.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,444.65x = 212,497,824.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,497,824.90/16,444.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,922.00

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