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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,408.08, 22,644 and 9,335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,408.08, 22,644 and 9,335.52 is: 12,883.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,408.08 : 22,644 = 9,335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,408.08/22,644 = 9,335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,408.08x = 22,644 × 9,335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,408.08x = 211,393,514.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,393,514.88/16,408.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,883.50

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