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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.76, 22,722.93 and 9,392.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.76, 22,722.93 and 9,392.60 is: 12,961.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.76 : 22,722.93 = 9,392.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.76/22,722.93 = 9,392.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.76x = 22,722.93 × 9,392.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.76x = 213,427,392.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,427,392.32/16,465.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,961.89

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