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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,504.99, 22,776.49 and 9,430.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,504.99, 22,776.49 and 9,430.96 is: 13,014.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,504.99 : 22,776.49 = 9,430.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,504.99/22,776.49 = 9,430.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,504.99x = 22,776.49 × 9,430.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,504.99x = 214,804,166.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,804,166.13/16,504.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,014.50

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