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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,423.85, 22,664.97 and 9,253.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,423.85, 22,664.97 and 9,253.84 is: 12,770.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,423.85 : 22,664.97 = 9,253.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,423.85/22,664.97 = 9,253.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,423.85x = 22,664.97 × 9,253.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,423.85x = 209,738,005.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,738,005.98/16,423.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.33

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