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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,427.08, 22,663.66 and 9,351.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,427.08, 22,663.66 and 9,351.68 is: 12,902.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,427.08 : 22,663.66 = 9,351.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,427.08/22,663.66 = 9,351.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,427.08x = 22,663.66 × 9,351.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,427.08x = 211,943,295.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,943,295.95/16,427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,902.07

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