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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,410.36, 22,644.18 and 9,239.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,410.36, 22,644.18 and 9,239.37 is: 12,749.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,410.36 : 22,644.18 = 9,239.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,410.36/22,644.18 = 9,239.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,410.36x = 22,644.18 × 9,239.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,410.36x = 209,217,957.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,217,957.37/16,410.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,749.14

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