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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,494.64, 22,763.88 and 9,423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,494.64, 22,763.88 and 9,423.28 is: 13,004.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,494.64 : 22,763.88 = 9,423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,494.64/22,763.88 = 9,423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,494.64x = 22,763.88 × 9,423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,494.64x = 214,510,415.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,510,415.13/16,494.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,004.86

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