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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,430.76, 22,673.88 and 9,714.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,430.76, 22,673.88 and 9,714.96 is: 13,406.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,430.76 : 22,673.88 = 9,714.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,430.76/22,673.88 = 9,714.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,430.76x = 22,673.88 × 9,714.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,430.76x = 220,275,837.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,275,837.24/16,430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,406.31

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