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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.69, 22,667.48 and 9,352.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.69, 22,667.48 and 9,352.12 is: 12,905.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.69 : 22,667.48 = 9,352.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.69/22,667.48 = 9,352.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.69x = 22,667.48 × 9,352.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.69x = 211,988,993.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,988,993.06/16,425.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,905.94

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