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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,447.06, 22,696.98 and 9,373.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,447.06, 22,696.98 and 9,373.30 is: 12,935.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,447.06 : 22,696.98 = 9,373.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,447.06/22,696.98 = 9,373.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,447.06x = 22,696.98 × 9,373.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,447.06x = 212,745,602.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,745,602.63/16,447.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,935.18

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