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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,420.95, 22,660.94 and 9,347.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,420.95, 22,660.94 and 9,347.38 is: 12,899.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,420.95 : 22,660.94 = 9,347.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,420.95/22,660.94 = 9,347.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,420.95x = 22,660.94 × 9,347.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,420.95x = 211,820,417.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,820,417.34/16,420.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,899.40

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