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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,411.36, 22,645.56 and 9,240.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,411.36, 22,645.56 and 9,240.37 is: 12,750.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,411.36 : 22,645.56 = 9,240.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,411.36/22,645.56 = 9,240.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,411.36x = 22,645.56 × 9,240.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,411.36x = 209,253,353.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,253,353.26/16,411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,750.52

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