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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,420.02, 22,659.78 and 9,346.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,420.02, 22,659.78 and 9,346.91 is: 12,898.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,420.02 : 22,659.78 = 9,346.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,420.02/22,659.78 = 9,346.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,420.02x = 22,659.78 × 9,346.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,420.02x = 211,798,810.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,798,810.98/16,420.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,898.82

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