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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,473.38, 22,733.26 and 9,399.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,473.38, 22,733.26 and 9,399.95 is: 12,971.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,473.38 : 22,733.26 = 9,399.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,473.38/22,733.26 = 9,399.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,473.38x = 22,733.26 × 9,399.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,473.38x = 213,691,455.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,691,455.42/16,473.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,971.93

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