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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,409.22, 22,644.42 and 9,335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,409.22, 22,644.42 and 9,335.48 is: 12,882.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,409.22 : 22,644.42 = 9,335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,409.22/22,644.42 = 9,335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,409.22x = 22,644.42 × 9,335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,409.22x = 211,396,530.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,396,530.02/16,409.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,882.79

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