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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,428.26, 22,670.98 and 9,354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,428.26, 22,670.98 and 9,354.68 is: 12,909.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,428.26 : 22,670.98 = 9,354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,428.26/22,670.98 = 9,354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,428.26x = 22,670.98 × 9,354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,428.26x = 212,079,762.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,079,762.07/16,428.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,909.45

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