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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.29, 22,666.93 and 9,351.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.29, 22,666.93 and 9,351.71 is: 12,905.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.29 : 22,666.93 = 9,351.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.29/22,666.93 = 9,351.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.29x = 22,666.93 × 9,351.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.29x = 211,974,565.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,974,565.86/16,425.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,905.38

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