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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,427.03, 22,663.68 and 9,351.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,427.03, 22,663.68 and 9,351.68 is: 12,902.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,427.03 : 22,663.68 = 9,351.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,427.03/22,663.68 = 9,351.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,427.03x = 22,663.68 × 9,351.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,427.03x = 211,943,482.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,943,482.98/16,427.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,902.12

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