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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,464.04, 22,718.94 and 9,293.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,464.04, 22,718.94 and 9,293.56 is: 12,824.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,464.04 : 22,718.94 = 9,293.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,464.04/22,718.94 = 9,293.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,464.04x = 22,718.94 × 9,293.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,464.04x = 211,139,832.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,139,832.03/16,464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,824.30

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