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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,423.31, 22,658.51 and 9,347.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,423.31, 22,658.51 and 9,347.93 is: 12,896.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,423.31 : 22,658.51 = 9,347.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,423.31/22,658.51 = 9,347.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,423.31x = 22,658.51 × 9,347.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,423.31x = 211,810,118.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,810,118.64/16,423.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,896.92

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