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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,412.63, 22,649.63 and 9,339.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,412.63, 22,649.63 and 9,339.71 is: 12,888.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,412.63 : 22,649.63 = 9,339.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,412.63/22,649.63 = 9,339.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,412.63x = 22,649.63 × 9,339.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,412.63x = 211,540,815.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,540,815.86/16,412.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,888.91

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