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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,424.49, 22,665.87 and 9,350.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,424.49, 22,665.87 and 9,350.91 is: 12,904.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,424.49 : 22,665.87 = 9,350.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,424.49/22,665.87 = 9,350.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,424.49x = 22,665.87 × 9,350.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,424.49x = 211,946,510.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,946,510.44/16,424.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,904.30

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