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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,404.76, 22,634.22 and 9,330.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,404.76, 22,634.22 and 9,330.04 is: 12,872.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,404.76 : 22,634.22 = 9,330.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,404.76/22,634.22 = 9,330.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,404.76x = 22,634.22 × 9,330.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,404.76x = 211,178,177.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,178,177.97/16,404.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,872.98

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