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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,459.92, 22,714.56 and 9,385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,459.92, 22,714.56 and 9,385.92 is: 12,952.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,459.92 : 22,714.56 = 9,385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,459.92/22,714.56 = 9,385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,459.92x = 22,714.56 × 9,385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,459.92x = 213,197,043.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,197,043.00/16,459.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,952.50

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