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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,429.13, 22,672.20 and 9,355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,429.13, 22,672.20 and 9,355.50 is: 12,910.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,429.13 : 22,672.20 = 9,355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,429.13/22,672.20 = 9,355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,429.13x = 22,672.20 × 9,355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,429.13x = 212,109,802.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,109,802.18/16,429.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,910.59

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