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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,406.92, 22,641.06 and 9,334.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,406.92, 22,641.06 and 9,334.36 is: 12,881.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,406.92 : 22,641.06 = 9,334.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,406.92/22,641.06 = 9,334.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,406.92x = 22,641.06 × 9,334.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,406.92x = 211,339,804.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,339,804.82/16,406.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,881.14

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