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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,423.44, 22,664.28 and 9,352.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,423.44, 22,664.28 and 9,352.24 is: 12,906.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,423.44 : 22,664.28 = 9,352.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,423.44/22,664.28 = 9,352.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,423.44x = 22,664.28 × 9,352.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,423.44x = 211,961,785.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,961,785.99/16,423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,906.05

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