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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.41, 22,666.50 and 9,350.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.41, 22,666.50 and 9,350.46 is: 12,903.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.41 : 22,666.50 = 9,350.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.41/22,666.50 = 9,350.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.41x = 22,666.50 × 9,350.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.41x = 211,942,201.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,942,201.59/16,425.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,903.32

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