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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,461.06, 22,716.30 and 9,387.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,461.06, 22,716.30 and 9,387.30 is: 12,954.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,461.06 : 22,716.30 = 9,387.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,461.06/22,716.30 = 9,387.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,461.06x = 22,716.30 × 9,387.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,461.06x = 213,244,722.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,244,722.99/16,461.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,954.50

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