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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,406.28, 22,640.62 and 9,332.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,406.28, 22,640.62 and 9,332.70 is: 12,879.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,406.28 : 22,640.62 = 9,332.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,406.28/22,640.62 = 9,332.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,406.28x = 22,640.62 × 9,332.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,406.28x = 211,298,114.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,298,114.27/16,406.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,879.10

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