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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,414.20, 22,651.32 and 9,340.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,414.20, 22,651.32 and 9,340.48 is: 12,889.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,414.20 : 22,651.32 = 9,340.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,414.20/22,651.32 = 9,340.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,414.20x = 22,651.32 × 9,340.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,414.20x = 211,574,201.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,574,201.43/16,414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,889.71

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