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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,460.92, 22,713.21 and 9,385.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,460.92, 22,713.21 and 9,385.98 is: 12,951.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,460.92 : 22,713.21 = 9,385.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,460.92/22,713.21 = 9,385.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,460.92x = 22,713.21 × 9,385.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,460.92x = 213,185,649.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,185,649.62/16,460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,951.02

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