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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,423.66, 22,664.76 and 9,350.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,423.66, 22,664.76 and 9,350.53 is: 12,903.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,423.66 : 22,664.76 = 9,350.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,423.66/22,664.76 = 9,350.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,423.66x = 22,664.76 × 9,350.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,423.66x = 211,927,518.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,927,518.32/16,423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,903.79

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