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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,424.06, 22,667.01 and 9,349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,424.06, 22,667.01 and 9,349.34 is: 12,903.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,424.06 : 22,667.01 = 9,349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,424.06/22,667.01 = 9,349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,424.06x = 22,667.01 × 9,349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,424.06x = 211,921,583.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,921,583.27/16,424.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,903.12

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