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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,408.98, 22,644.63 and 9,335.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,408.98, 22,644.63 and 9,335.25 is: 12,882.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,408.98 : 22,644.63 = 9,335.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,408.98/22,644.63 = 9,335.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,408.98x = 22,644.63 × 9,335.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,408.98x = 211,393,282.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,393,282.21/16,408.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,882.78

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