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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,416.31, 22,654.49 and 9,704.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,416.31, 22,654.49 and 9,704.36 is: 13,392.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,416.31 : 22,654.49 = 9,704.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,416.31/22,654.49 = 9,704.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,416.31x = 22,654.49 × 9,704.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,416.31x = 219,847,164.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,847,164.78/16,416.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,392.00

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