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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,467.38, 22,724.98 and 9,015.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,467.38, 22,724.98 and 9,015.38 is: 12,441.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,467.38 : 22,724.98 = 9,015.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,467.38/22,724.98 = 9,015.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,467.38x = 22,724.98 × 9,015.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,467.38x = 204,874,194.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,874,194.03/16,467.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,441.22

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