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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.14, 22,666.91 and 9,351.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.14, 22,666.91 and 9,351.59 is: 12,905.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.14 : 22,666.91 = 9,351.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.14/22,666.91 = 9,351.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.14x = 22,666.91 × 9,351.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.14x = 211,971,488.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,971,488.79/16,425.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,905.31

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