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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,463.81, 22,720.20 and 9,390.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,463.81, 22,720.20 and 9,390.68 is: 12,959.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,463.81 : 22,720.20 = 9,390.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,463.81/22,720.20 = 9,390.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,463.81x = 22,720.20 × 9,390.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,463.81x = 213,358,191.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,358,191.92/16,463.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,959.23

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