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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,502.94, 22,775.26 and 9,429.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,502.94, 22,775.26 and 9,429.21 is: 13,013.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,502.94 : 22,775.26 = 9,429.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,502.94/22,775.26 = 9,429.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,502.94x = 22,775.26 × 9,429.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,502.94x = 214,752,709.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,752,709.34/16,502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,013.00

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