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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,402.16, 22,635.48 and 9,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,402.16, 22,635.48 and 9,329.60 is: 12,875.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,402.16 : 22,635.48 = 9,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,402.16/22,635.48 = 9,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,402.16x = 22,635.48 × 9,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,402.16x = 211,179,974.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,179,974.21/16,402.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,875.13

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