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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.92, 22,722.56 and 9,391.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.92, 22,722.56 and 9,391.92 is: 12,960.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.92 : 22,722.56 = 9,391.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.92/22,722.56 = 9,391.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.92x = 22,722.56 × 9,391.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.92x = 213,408,465.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,408,465.72/16,465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,960.62

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