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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,406, 22,640.08 and 9,332.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,406, 22,640.08 and 9,332.41 is: 12,878.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,406 : 22,640.08 = 9,332.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,406/22,640.08 = 9,332.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,406x = 22,640.08 × 9,332.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,406x = 211,286,395.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,286,395.79/16,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,878.61

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