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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,444.73, 22,691.98 and 9,730.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,444.73, 22,691.98 and 9,730.64 is: 13,427.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,444.73 : 22,691.98 = 9,730.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,444.73/22,691.98 = 9,730.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,444.73x = 22,691.98 × 9,730.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,444.73x = 220,807,557.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,807,557.16/16,444.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,427.25

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