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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,240.64, 22,413.12 and 9,164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,240.64, 22,413.12 and 9,164.48 is: 12,647.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,240.64 : 22,413.12 = 9,164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,240.64/22,413.12 = 9,164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,240.64x = 22,413.12 × 9,164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,240.64x = 205,404,589.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,404,589.98/16,240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,647.57

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