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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,452.59, 22,704.84 and 9,379.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,452.59, 22,704.84 and 9,379.44 is: 12,943.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,452.59 : 22,704.84 = 9,379.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,452.59/22,704.84 = 9,379.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,452.59x = 22,704.84 × 9,379.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,452.59x = 212,958,684.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,958,684.49/16,452.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,943.78

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