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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,464.48, 22,720.77 and 9,391.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,464.48, 22,720.77 and 9,391.02 is: 12,959.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,464.48 : 22,720.77 = 9,391.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,464.48/22,720.77 = 9,391.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,464.48x = 22,720.77 × 9,391.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,464.48x = 213,371,205.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,371,205.49/16,464.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,959.49

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