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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.04, 22,663.20 and 9,349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.04, 22,663.20 and 9,349.60 is: 12,900.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.04 : 22,663.20 = 9,349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.04/22,663.20 = 9,349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.04x = 22,663.20 × 9,349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.04x = 211,891,854.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,891,854.72/16,425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,900.54

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