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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,467.06, 22,726.44 and 9,394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,467.06, 22,726.44 and 9,394.50 is: 12,965.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,467.06 : 22,726.44 = 9,394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,467.06/22,726.44 = 9,394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,467.06x = 22,726.44 × 9,394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,467.06x = 213,503,540.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,503,540.58/16,467.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,965.49

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