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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.18, 22,670.80 and 9,355.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.18, 22,670.80 and 9,355.78 is: 12,913.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.18 : 22,670.80 = 9,355.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.18/22,670.80 = 9,355.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.18x = 22,670.80 × 9,355.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.18x = 212,103,017.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,103,017.22/16,425.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,913.28

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