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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,411.55, 22,648.03 and 9,337.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,411.55, 22,648.03 and 9,337.97 is: 12,886.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,411.55 : 22,648.03 = 9,337.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,411.55/22,648.03 = 9,337.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,411.55x = 22,648.03 × 9,337.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,411.55x = 211,486,624.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,486,624.70/16,411.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,886.45

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