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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.84, 22,689.72 and 9,367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.84, 22,689.72 and 9,367.24 is: 12,923.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.84 : 22,689.72 = 9,367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.84/22,689.72 = 9,367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.84x = 22,689.72 × 9,367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.84x = 212,540,052.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,540,052.77/16,445.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,923.64

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