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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,232.69, 22,401.70 and 9,426.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,232.69, 22,401.70 and 9,426.21 is: 13,008.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,232.69 : 22,401.70 = 9,426.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,232.69/22,401.70 = 9,426.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,232.69x = 22,401.70 × 9,426.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,232.69x = 211,163,146.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,163,146.99/16,232.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,008.51

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