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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,502.34, 22,774.44 and 9,428.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,502.34, 22,774.44 and 9,428.61 is: 13,012.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,502.34 : 22,774.44 = 9,428.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,502.34/22,774.44 = 9,428.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,502.34x = 22,774.44 × 9,428.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,502.34x = 214,731,265.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,731,265.59/16,502.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,012.17

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