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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,429.45, 22,674.99 and 9,356.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,429.45, 22,674.99 and 9,356.53 is: 12,913.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,429.45 : 22,674.99 = 9,356.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,429.45/22,674.99 = 9,356.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,429.45x = 22,674.99 × 9,356.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,429.45x = 212,159,224.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,159,224.18/16,429.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,913.35

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