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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,423.46, 22,664.13 and 9,349.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,423.46, 22,664.13 and 9,349.82 is: 12,902.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,423.46 : 22,664.13 = 9,349.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,423.46/22,664.13 = 9,349.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,423.46x = 22,664.13 × 9,349.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,423.46x = 211,905,535.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,905,535.96/16,423.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,902.61

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