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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,418.93, 22,658.18 and 9,248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,418.93, 22,658.18 and 9,248.96 is: 12,763.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,418.93 : 22,658.18 = 9,248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,418.93/22,658.18 = 9,248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,418.93x = 22,658.18 × 9,248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,418.93x = 209,564,610.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,564,610.89/16,418.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,763.60

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