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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,497.95, 22,766.87 and 9,423.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,497.95, 22,766.87 and 9,423.41 is: 13,004.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,497.95 : 22,766.87 = 9,423.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,497.95/22,766.87 = 9,423.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,497.95x = 22,766.87 × 9,423.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,497.95x = 214,541,460.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,541,460.15/16,497.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,004.13

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