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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,466.31, 22,723.55 and 9,392.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,466.31, 22,723.55 and 9,392.55 is: 12,961.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,466.31 : 22,723.55 = 9,392.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,466.31/22,723.55 = 9,392.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,466.31x = 22,723.55 × 9,392.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,466.31x = 213,432,032.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,432,032.59/16,466.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,961.74

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