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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,424.56, 22,664.64 and 9,350.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,424.56, 22,664.64 and 9,350.02 is: 12,902.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,424.56 : 22,664.64 = 9,350.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,424.56/22,664.64 = 9,350.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,424.56x = 22,664.64 × 9,350.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,424.56x = 211,914,837.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,914,837.29/16,424.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,902.31

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