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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,412.19, 22,648.41 and 9,338.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,412.19, 22,648.41 and 9,338.19 is: 12,886.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,412.19 : 22,648.41 = 9,338.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,412.19/22,648.41 = 9,338.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,412.19x = 22,648.41 × 9,338.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,412.19x = 211,495,155.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,495,155.78/16,412.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,886.47

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