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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,423.73, 22,664.77 and 9,350.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,423.73, 22,664.77 and 9,350.15 is: 12,903.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,423.73 : 22,664.77 = 9,350.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,423.73/22,664.77 = 9,350.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,423.73x = 22,664.77 × 9,350.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,423.73x = 211,918,887.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,918,887.48/16,423.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,903.22

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