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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,467.88, 22,727.82 and 9,395.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,467.88, 22,727.82 and 9,395.68 is: 12,967.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,467.88 : 22,727.82 = 9,395.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,467.88/22,727.82 = 9,395.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,467.88x = 22,727.82 × 9,395.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,467.88x = 213,543,323.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,543,323.82/16,467.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,967.26

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