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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,517.72, 22,794.46 and 9,444.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,517.72, 22,794.46 and 9,444.28 is: 13,033.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,517.72 : 22,794.46 = 9,444.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,517.72/22,794.46 = 9,444.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,517.72x = 22,794.46 × 9,444.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,517.72x = 215,277,262.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,277,262.69/16,517.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,033.11

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