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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,435.08, 22,674.87 and 9,356.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,435.08, 22,674.87 and 9,356.49 is: 12,908.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,435.08 : 22,674.87 = 9,356.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,435.08/22,674.87 = 9,356.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,435.08x = 22,674.87 × 9,356.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,435.08x = 212,157,194.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,157,194.41/16,435.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,908.80

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