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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,463.92, 22,720.08 and 9,389.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,463.92, 22,720.08 and 9,389.92 is: 12,958.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,463.92 : 22,720.08 = 9,389.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,463.92/22,720.08 = 9,389.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,463.92x = 22,720.08 × 9,389.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,463.92x = 213,339,733.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,339,733.59/16,463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,958.02

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