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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,451.84, 22,697.96 and 9,373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,451.84, 22,697.96 and 9,373.28 is: 12,931.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,451.84 : 22,697.96 = 9,373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,451.84/22,697.96 = 9,373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,451.84x = 22,697.96 × 9,373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,451.84x = 212,754,334.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,754,334.51/16,451.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,931.95

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