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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,463.04, 22,718.40 and 9,388.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,463.04, 22,718.40 and 9,388.14 is: 12,955.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,463.04 : 22,718.40 = 9,388.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,463.04/22,718.40 = 9,388.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,463.04x = 22,718.40 × 9,388.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,463.04x = 213,283,519.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,283,519.78/16,463.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,955.29

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