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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,642.72, 22,967.04 and 9,190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,642.72, 22,967.04 and 9,190.72 is: 12,683.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,642.72 : 22,967.04 = 9,190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,642.72/22,967.04 = 9,190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,642.72x = 22,967.04 × 9,190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,642.72x = 211,083,633.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,083,633.87/16,642.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,683.24

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