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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,417.53, 22,650.57 and 9,342.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,417.53, 22,650.57 and 9,342.18 is: 12,889.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,417.53 : 22,650.57 = 9,342.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,417.53/22,650.57 = 9,342.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,417.53x = 22,650.57 × 9,342.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,417.53x = 211,605,702.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,605,702.04/16,417.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,889.01

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