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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.36, 22,724.36 and 9,390.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.36, 22,724.36 and 9,390.16 is: 12,959.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.36 : 22,724.36 = 9,390.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.36/22,724.36 = 9,390.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.36x = 22,724.36 × 9,390.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.36x = 213,385,376.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,385,376.30/16,465.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,959.65

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