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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,429.48, 22,672.76 and 9,355.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,429.48, 22,672.76 and 9,355.92 is: 12,911.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,429.48 : 22,672.76 = 9,355.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,429.48/22,672.76 = 9,355.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,429.48x = 22,672.76 × 9,355.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,429.48x = 212,124,528.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,124,528.74/16,429.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,911.21

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