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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,453.02, 22,704.94 and 9,379.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,453.02, 22,704.94 and 9,379.56 is: 12,943.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,453.02 : 22,704.94 = 9,379.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,453.02/22,704.94 = 9,379.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,453.02x = 22,704.94 × 9,379.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,453.02x = 212,962,347.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,962,347.03/16,453.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,943.66

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