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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,423.56, 22,663.26 and 9,349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,423.56, 22,663.26 and 9,349.02 is: 12,900.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,423.56 : 22,663.26 = 9,349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,423.56/22,663.26 = 9,349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,423.56x = 22,663.26 × 9,349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,423.56x = 211,879,271.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,879,271.01/16,423.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,900.93

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