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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.98, 22,722.84 and 9,392.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.98, 22,722.84 and 9,392.52 is: 12,961.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.98 : 22,722.84 = 9,392.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.98/22,722.84 = 9,392.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.98x = 22,722.84 × 9,392.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.98x = 213,424,729.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,424,729.16/16,465.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,961.56

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