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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,464.15, 22,720.30 and 9,390.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,464.15, 22,720.30 and 9,390.69 is: 12,959.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,464.15 : 22,720.30 = 9,390.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,464.15/22,720.30 = 9,390.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,464.15x = 22,720.30 × 9,390.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,464.15x = 213,359,270.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,359,270.53/16,464.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,959.02

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