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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,444.92, 22,695.47 and 9,373.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,444.92, 22,695.47 and 9,373.62 is: 12,936.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,444.92 : 22,695.47 = 9,373.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,444.92/22,695.47 = 9,373.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,444.92x = 22,695.47 × 9,373.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,444.92x = 212,738,711.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,738,711.50/16,444.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,936.44

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