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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,410.39, 22,643.88 and 9,239.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,410.39, 22,643.88 and 9,239.27 is: 12,748.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,410.39 : 22,643.88 = 9,239.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,410.39/22,643.88 = 9,239.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,410.39x = 22,643.88 × 9,239.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,410.39x = 209,212,807.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,212,807.95/16,410.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,748.80

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