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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.90, 22,666.68 and 9,352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.90, 22,666.68 and 9,352.26 is: 12,905.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.90 : 22,666.68 = 9,352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.90/22,666.68 = 9,352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.90x = 22,666.68 × 9,352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.90x = 211,984,684.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,984,684.70/16,425.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,905.51

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