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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,384.84, 22,612.08 and 9,312.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,384.84, 22,612.08 and 9,312.64 is: 12,852.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,384.84 : 22,612.08 = 9,312.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,384.84/22,612.08 = 9,312.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,384.84x = 22,612.08 × 9,312.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,384.84x = 210,578,160.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,578,160.69/16,384.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,852.01

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