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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,418.69, 22,656.50 and 9,248.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,418.69, 22,656.50 and 9,248.29 is: 12,761.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,418.69 : 22,656.50 = 9,248.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,418.69/22,656.50 = 9,248.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,418.69x = 22,656.50 × 9,248.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,418.69x = 209,533,891.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,533,891.56/16,418.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,761.91

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