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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,407.14, 22,643.52 and 9,694.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,407.14, 22,643.52 and 9,694.94 is: 13,380.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,407.14 : 22,643.52 = 9,694.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,407.14/22,643.52 = 9,694.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,407.14x = 22,643.52 × 9,694.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,407.14x = 219,527,567.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,527,567.79/16,407.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,380.00

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