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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,496.93, 22,767.05 and 9,425.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,496.93, 22,767.05 and 9,425.63 is: 13,008.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,496.93 : 22,767.05 = 9,425.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,496.93/22,767.05 = 9,425.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,496.93x = 22,767.05 × 9,425.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,496.93x = 214,593,699.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,593,699.22/16,496.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,008.10

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