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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.41, 22,722.12 and 9,391.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.41, 22,722.12 and 9,391.95 is: 12,960.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.41 : 22,722.12 = 9,391.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.41/22,722.12 = 9,391.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.41x = 22,722.12 × 9,391.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.41x = 213,405,014.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,405,014.93/16,465.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,960.81

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