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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,408.68, 22,645.92 and 9,238.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,408.68, 22,645.92 and 9,238.83 is: 12,750.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,408.68 : 22,645.92 = 9,238.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,408.68/22,645.92 = 9,238.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,408.68x = 22,645.92 × 9,238.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,408.68x = 209,221,805.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,221,805.07/16,408.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,750.68

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