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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,417.51, 22,653.88 and 9,246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,417.51, 22,653.88 and 9,246.22 is: 12,758.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,417.51 : 22,653.88 = 9,246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,417.51/22,653.88 = 9,246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,417.51x = 22,653.88 × 9,246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,417.51x = 209,462,758.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,462,758.33/16,417.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,758.50

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