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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,422.51, 22,663.08 and 9,348.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,422.51, 22,663.08 and 9,348.93 is: 12,901.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,422.51 : 22,663.08 = 9,348.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,422.51/22,663.08 = 9,348.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,422.51x = 22,663.08 × 9,348.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,422.51x = 211,875,511.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,875,511.06/16,422.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,901.53

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