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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,411.04, 22,649.46 and 9,338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,411.04, 22,649.46 and 9,338.12 is: 12,887.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,411.04 : 22,649.46 = 9,338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,411.04/22,649.46 = 9,338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,411.04x = 22,649.46 × 9,338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,411.04x = 211,503,375.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,503,375.42/16,411.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,887.87

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