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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,409.46, 22,644.77 and 9,335.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,409.46, 22,644.77 and 9,335.73 is: 12,883.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,409.46 : 22,644.77 = 9,335.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,409.46/22,644.77 = 9,335.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,409.46x = 22,644.77 × 9,335.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,409.46x = 211,405,411.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,405,411.95/16,409.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,883.14

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