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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,466.48, 22,723.53 and 9,393.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,466.48, 22,723.53 and 9,393.02 is: 12,962.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,466.48 : 22,723.53 = 9,393.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,466.48/22,723.53 = 9,393.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,466.48x = 22,723.53 × 9,393.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,466.48x = 213,442,571.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,442,571.76/16,466.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,962.25

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