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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,497.39, 22,760.73 and 9,326.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,497.39, 22,760.73 and 9,326.46 is: 12,867.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,497.39 : 22,760.73 = 9,326.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,497.39/22,760.73 = 9,326.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,497.39x = 22,760.73 × 9,326.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,497.39x = 212,277,037.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,277,037.92/16,497.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,867.31

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