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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,447.68, 22,696.74 and 9,373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,447.68, 22,696.74 and 9,373.50 is: 12,934.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,447.68 : 22,696.74 = 9,373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,447.68/22,696.74 = 9,373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,447.68x = 22,696.74 × 9,373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,447.68x = 212,747,892.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,747,892.39/16,447.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,934.83

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