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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.04, 22,666.58 and 9,351.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.04, 22,666.58 and 9,351.46 is: 12,905.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.04 : 22,666.58 = 9,351.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.04/22,666.58 = 9,351.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.04x = 22,666.58 × 9,351.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.04x = 211,965,632.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,965,632.85/16,425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,905.03

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