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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,473.44, 22,731.65 and 9,398.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,473.44, 22,731.65 and 9,398.50 is: 12,968.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,473.44 : 22,731.65 = 9,398.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,473.44/22,731.65 = 9,398.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,473.44x = 22,731.65 × 9,398.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,473.44x = 213,643,412.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,643,412.53/16,473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,968.96

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