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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,402.44, 22,634.96 and 9,328.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,402.44, 22,634.96 and 9,328.41 is: 12,872.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,402.44 : 22,634.96 = 9,328.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,402.44/22,634.96 = 9,328.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,402.44x = 22,634.96 × 9,328.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,402.44x = 211,148,210.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,148,210.53/16,402.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,872.98

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