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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,451.56, 22,703.74 and 9,376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,451.56, 22,703.74 and 9,376.84 is: 12,940.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,451.56 : 22,703.74 = 9,376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,451.56/22,703.74 = 9,376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,451.56x = 22,703.74 × 9,376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,451.56x = 212,889,337.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,889,337.38/16,451.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,940.37

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