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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,428.39, 22,671.39 and 9,354.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,428.39, 22,671.39 and 9,354.84 is: 12,909.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,428.39 : 22,671.39 = 9,354.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,428.39/22,671.39 = 9,354.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,428.39x = 22,671.39 × 9,354.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,428.39x = 212,087,226.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,087,226.03/16,428.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,909.80

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