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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,449.36, 22,694.52 and 9,370.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,449.36, 22,694.52 and 9,370.80 is: 12,928.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,449.36 : 22,694.52 = 9,370.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,449.36/22,694.52 = 9,370.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,449.36x = 22,694.52 × 9,370.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,449.36x = 212,665,808.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,665,808.02/16,449.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,928.52

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