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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,595.96, 22,903.98 and 9,427.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,595.96, 22,903.98 and 9,427.46 is: 13,010.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,595.96 : 22,903.98 = 9,427.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,595.96/22,903.98 = 9,427.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,595.96x = 22,903.98 × 9,427.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,595.96x = 215,926,355.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,926,355.29/16,595.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,010.78

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