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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,467.48, 22,724.91 and 9,394.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,467.48, 22,724.91 and 9,394.02 is: 12,963.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,467.48 : 22,724.91 = 9,394.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,467.48/22,724.91 = 9,394.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,467.48x = 22,724.91 × 9,394.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,467.48x = 213,478,259.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,478,259.04/16,467.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,963.63

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