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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,469.73, 22,728.02 and 9,396.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,469.73, 22,728.02 and 9,396.27 is: 12,966.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,469.73 : 22,728.02 = 9,396.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,469.73/22,728.02 = 9,396.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,469.73x = 22,728.02 × 9,396.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,469.73x = 213,558,565.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,558,565.50/16,469.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,966.73

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