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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,448.86, 22,701.59 and 9,373.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,448.86, 22,701.59 and 9,373.66 is: 12,936.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,448.86 : 22,701.59 = 9,373.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,448.86/22,701.59 = 9,373.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,448.86x = 22,701.59 × 9,373.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,448.86x = 212,796,986.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,796,986.12/16,448.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,936.88

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