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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,427.39, 22,670.01 and 9,353.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,427.39, 22,670.01 and 9,353.84 is: 12,908.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,427.39 : 22,670.01 = 9,353.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,427.39/22,670.01 = 9,353.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,427.39x = 22,670.01 × 9,353.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,427.39x = 212,051,532.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,051,532.99/16,427.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,908.42

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