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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,469.62, 22,725.94 and 9,395.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,469.62, 22,725.94 and 9,395.62 is: 12,964.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,469.62 : 22,725.94 = 9,395.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,469.62/22,725.94 = 9,395.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,469.62x = 22,725.94 × 9,395.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,469.62x = 213,524,296.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,524,296.38/16,469.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,964.74

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