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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,423.52, 22,664.62 and 9,350.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,423.52, 22,664.62 and 9,350.39 is: 12,903.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,423.52 : 22,664.62 = 9,350.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,423.52/22,664.62 = 9,350.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,423.52x = 22,664.62 × 9,350.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,423.52x = 211,923,104.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,923,104.55/16,423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,903.64

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