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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,412.52, 22,651.02 and 9,340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,412.52, 22,651.02 and 9,340.32 is: 12,890.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,412.52 : 22,651.02 = 9,340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,412.52/22,651.02 = 9,340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,412.52x = 22,651.02 × 9,340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,412.52x = 211,567,775.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,567,775.13/16,412.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,890.63

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