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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,410.51, 22,645.98 and 9,240.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,410.51, 22,645.98 and 9,240.84 is: 12,752.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,410.51 : 22,645.98 = 9,240.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,410.51/22,645.98 = 9,240.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,410.51x = 22,645.98 × 9,240.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,410.51x = 209,267,877.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,267,877.82/16,410.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,752.06

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