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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,433.58, 22,672.80 and 9,354.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,433.58, 22,672.80 and 9,354.99 is: 12,906.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,433.58 : 22,672.80 = 9,354.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,433.58/22,672.80 = 9,354.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,433.58x = 22,672.80 × 9,354.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,433.58x = 212,103,817.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,103,817.27/16,433.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,906.73

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