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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,410.65, 22,646.61 and 9,337.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,410.65, 22,646.61 and 9,337.07 is: 12,885.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,410.65 : 22,646.61 = 9,337.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,410.65/22,646.61 = 9,337.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,410.65x = 22,646.61 × 9,337.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,410.65x = 211,453,039.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,453,039.45/16,410.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,885.11

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