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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,409.24, 22,643.88 and 9,336.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,409.24, 22,643.88 and 9,336.32 is: 12,883.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,409.24 : 22,643.88 = 9,336.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,409.24/22,643.88 = 9,336.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,409.24x = 22,643.88 × 9,336.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,409.24x = 211,410,509.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,410,509.72/16,409.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,883.63

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