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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,469.25, 22,727.58 and 9,397.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,469.25, 22,727.58 and 9,397.95 is: 12,969.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,469.25 : 22,727.58 = 9,397.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,469.25/22,727.58 = 9,397.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,469.25x = 22,727.58 × 9,397.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,469.25x = 213,592,660.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,592,660.46/16,469.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,969.18

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