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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,407.05, 22,641.53 and 9,333.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,407.05, 22,641.53 and 9,333.45 is: 12,880.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,407.05 : 22,641.53 = 9,333.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,407.05/22,641.53 = 9,333.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,407.05x = 22,641.53 × 9,333.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,407.05x = 211,323,541.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,323,541.51/16,407.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,880.05

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