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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.41, 22,667.09 and 9,351.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.41, 22,667.09 and 9,351.84 is: 12,905.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.41 : 22,667.09 = 9,351.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.41/22,667.09 = 9,351.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.41x = 22,667.09 × 9,351.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.41x = 211,979,022.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,979,022.33/16,425.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,905.55

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