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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,423.91, 22,665.02 and 9,350.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,423.91, 22,665.02 and 9,350.34 is: 12,903.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,423.91 : 22,665.02 = 9,350.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,423.91/22,665.02 = 9,350.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,423.91x = 22,665.02 × 9,350.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,423.91x = 211,925,590.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,925,590.25/16,423.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,903.48

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