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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,501.94, 22,773.88 and 9,428.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,501.94, 22,773.88 and 9,428.21 is: 13,011.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,501.94 : 22,773.88 = 9,428.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,501.94/22,773.88 = 9,428.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,501.94x = 22,773.88 × 9,428.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,501.94x = 214,716,762.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,716,762.14/16,501.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,011.61

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