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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,423.96, 22,664.82 and 9,350.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,423.96, 22,664.82 and 9,350.32 is: 12,903.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,423.96 : 22,664.82 = 9,350.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,423.96/22,664.82 = 9,350.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,423.96x = 22,664.82 × 9,350.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,423.96x = 211,923,319.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,923,319.74/16,423.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,903.30

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