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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,503.96, 22,775.16 and 9,429.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,503.96, 22,775.16 and 9,429.42 is: 13,012.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,503.96 : 22,775.16 = 9,429.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,503.96/22,775.16 = 9,429.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,503.96x = 22,775.16 × 9,429.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,503.96x = 214,756,549.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,756,549.21/16,503.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,012.43

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