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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,650.04, 22,973.28 and 9,934.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,650.04, 22,973.28 and 9,934.37 is: 13,707.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,650.04 : 22,973.28 = 9,934.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,650.04/22,973.28 = 9,934.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,650.04x = 22,973.28 × 9,934.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,650.04x = 228,225,063.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,225,063.63/16,650.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,707.18

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