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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,404.39, 22,635.62 and 9,233.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,404.39, 22,635.62 and 9,233.26 is: 12,740.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,404.39 : 22,635.62 = 9,233.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,404.39/22,635.62 = 9,233.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,404.39x = 22,635.62 × 9,233.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,404.39x = 209,000,496.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,000,496.59/16,404.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,740.52

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