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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,414.93, 22,652.46 and 9,341.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,414.93, 22,652.46 and 9,341.74 is: 12,891.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,414.93 : 22,652.46 = 9,341.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,414.93/22,652.46 = 9,341.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,414.93x = 22,652.46 × 9,341.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,414.93x = 211,613,335.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,613,335.05/16,414.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,891.52

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