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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,600.14, 22,907.88 and 9,430.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,600.14, 22,907.88 and 9,430.02 is: 13,013.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,600.14 : 22,907.88 = 9,430.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,600.14/22,907.88 = 9,430.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,600.14x = 22,907.88 × 9,430.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,600.14x = 216,021,766.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,021,766.56/16,600.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,013.25

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