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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.86, 22,720.77 and 9,391.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.86, 22,720.77 and 9,391.86 is: 12,959.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.86 : 22,720.77 = 9,391.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.86/22,720.77 = 9,391.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.86x = 22,720.77 × 9,391.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.86x = 213,390,290.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,390,290.93/16,465.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,959.56

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