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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,452.14, 22,698.33 and 9,373.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,452.14, 22,698.33 and 9,373.46 is: 12,932.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,452.14 : 22,698.33 = 9,373.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,452.14/22,698.33 = 9,373.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,452.14x = 22,698.33 × 9,373.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,452.14x = 212,761,888.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,761,888.32/16,452.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,932.17

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