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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,452.38, 22,701.74 and 9,376.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,452.38, 22,701.74 and 9,376.22 is: 12,937.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,452.38 : 22,701.74 = 9,376.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,452.38/22,701.74 = 9,376.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,452.38x = 22,701.74 × 9,376.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,452.38x = 212,856,508.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,856,508.62/16,452.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,937.73

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