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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,419.03, 22,652.64 and 9,343.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,419.03, 22,652.64 and 9,343.68 is: 12,891.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,419.03 : 22,652.64 = 9,343.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,419.03/22,652.64 = 9,343.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,419.03x = 22,652.64 × 9,343.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,419.03x = 211,659,019.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,659,019.32/16,419.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,891.08

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