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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,414.50, 22,652.56 and 9,341.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,414.50, 22,652.56 and 9,341.38 is: 12,891.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,414.50 : 22,652.56 = 9,341.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,414.50/22,652.56 = 9,341.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,414.50x = 22,652.56 × 9,341.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,414.50x = 211,606,170.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,606,170.93/16,414.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,891.42

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