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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,464.24, 22,720.68 and 9,012.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,464.24, 22,720.68 and 9,012.24 is: 12,436.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,464.24 : 22,720.68 = 9,012.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,464.24/22,720.68 = 9,012.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,464.24x = 22,720.68 × 9,012.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,464.24x = 204,764,221.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,764,221.12/16,464.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,436.91

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