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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,503.87, 22,776.56 and 9,430.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,503.87, 22,776.56 and 9,430.14 is: 13,014.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,503.87 : 22,776.56 = 9,430.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,503.87/22,776.56 = 9,430.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,503.87x = 22,776.56 × 9,430.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,503.87x = 214,786,102.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,786,102.37/16,503.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,014.29

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