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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,407.06, 22,641.90 and 9,333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,407.06, 22,641.90 and 9,333.96 is: 12,880.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,407.06 : 22,641.90 = 9,333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,407.06/22,641.90 = 9,333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,407.06x = 22,641.90 × 9,333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,407.06x = 211,338,588.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,338,588.92/16,407.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,880.95

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