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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,418.96, 22,658.91 and 9,346.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,418.96, 22,658.91 and 9,346.85 is: 12,899.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,418.96 : 22,658.91 = 9,346.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,418.96/22,658.91 = 9,346.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,418.96x = 22,658.91 × 9,346.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,418.96x = 211,789,432.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,789,432.93/16,418.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,899.08

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