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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,409.44, 22,644.24 and 9,335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,409.44, 22,644.24 and 9,335.20 is: 12,882.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,409.44 : 22,644.24 = 9,335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,409.44/22,644.24 = 9,335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,409.44x = 22,644.24 × 9,335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,409.44x = 211,388,509.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,388,509.25/16,409.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,882.13

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