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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,474.14, 22,728.68 and 9,395.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,474.14, 22,728.68 and 9,395.46 is: 12,962.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,474.14 : 22,728.68 = 9,395.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,474.14/22,728.68 = 9,395.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,474.14x = 22,728.68 × 9,395.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,474.14x = 213,546,403.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,546,403.79/16,474.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,962.52

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