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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,447.05, 22,697.51 and 9,372.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,447.05, 22,697.51 and 9,372.33 is: 12,934.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,447.05 : 22,697.51 = 9,372.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,447.05/22,697.51 = 9,372.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,447.05x = 22,697.51 × 9,372.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,447.05x = 212,728,507.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,728,507.04/16,447.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,934.14

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