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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,414.43, 22,651.90 and 9,702.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,414.43, 22,651.90 and 9,702.48 is: 13,389.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,414.43 : 22,651.90 = 9,702.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,414.43/22,651.90 = 9,702.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,414.43x = 22,651.90 × 9,702.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,414.43x = 219,779,582.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,779,582.46/16,414.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,389.41

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