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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,444.82, 22,687.63 and 9,367.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,444.82, 22,687.63 and 9,367.45 is: 12,923.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,444.82 : 22,687.63 = 9,367.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,444.82/22,687.63 = 9,367.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,444.82x = 22,687.63 × 9,367.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,444.82x = 212,525,159.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,525,159.51/16,444.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,923.53

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