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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,410.69, 22,646.34 and 9,336.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,410.69, 22,646.34 and 9,336.69 is: 12,884.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,410.69 : 22,646.34 = 9,336.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,410.69/22,646.34 = 9,336.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,410.69x = 22,646.34 × 9,336.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,410.69x = 211,441,856.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,441,856.21/16,410.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,884.40

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