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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,468.20, 22,727.76 and 9,394.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,468.20, 22,727.76 and 9,394.56 is: 12,965.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,468.20 : 22,727.76 = 9,394.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,468.20/22,727.76 = 9,394.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,468.20x = 22,727.76 × 9,394.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,468.20x = 213,517,304.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,517,304.99/16,468.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,965.43

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