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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,423.90, 22,665.18 and 9,350.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,423.90, 22,665.18 and 9,350.32 is: 12,903.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,423.90 : 22,665.18 = 9,350.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,423.90/22,665.18 = 9,350.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,423.90x = 22,665.18 × 9,350.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,423.90x = 211,926,685.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,926,685.86/16,423.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,903.55

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