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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,508.21, 22,775.78 and 9,429.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,508.21, 22,775.78 and 9,429.62 is: 13,009.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,508.21 : 22,775.78 = 9,429.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,508.21/22,775.78 = 9,429.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,508.21x = 22,775.78 × 9,429.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,508.21x = 214,766,860.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,766,860.30/16,508.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,009.70

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