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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,421.88, 22,656.56 and 9,250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,421.88, 22,656.56 and 9,250.68 is: 12,762.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,421.88 : 22,656.56 = 9,250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,421.88/22,656.56 = 9,250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,421.88x = 22,656.56 × 9,250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,421.88x = 209,588,586.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,588,586.46/16,421.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,762.76

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