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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,423.35, 22,664.28 and 9,253.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,423.35, 22,664.28 and 9,253.34 is: 12,769.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,423.35 : 22,664.28 = 9,253.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,423.35/22,664.28 = 9,253.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,423.35x = 22,664.28 × 9,253.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,423.35x = 209,720,288.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,720,288.70/16,423.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,769.65

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