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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,469.88, 22,730.58 and 9,397.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,469.88, 22,730.58 and 9,397.68 is: 12,970.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,469.88 : 22,730.58 = 9,397.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,469.88/22,730.58 = 9,397.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,469.88x = 22,730.58 × 9,397.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,469.88x = 213,614,717.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,614,717.05/16,469.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,970.02

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