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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,506.68, 22,780.78 and 9,431.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,506.68, 22,780.78 and 9,431.73 is: 13,016.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,506.68 : 22,780.78 = 9,431.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,506.68/22,780.78 = 9,431.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,506.68x = 22,780.78 × 9,431.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,506.68x = 214,862,142.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,862,142.57/16,506.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,016.68

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