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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,423.14, 22,665.60 and 9,710.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,423.14, 22,665.60 and 9,710.94 is: 13,402.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,423.14 : 22,665.60 = 9,710.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,423.14/22,665.60 = 9,710.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,423.14x = 22,665.60 × 9,710.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,423.14x = 220,104,281.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,104,281.66/16,423.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,402.08

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