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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,419.08, 22,658.35 and 9,345.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,419.08, 22,658.35 and 9,345.50 is: 12,896.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,419.08 : 22,658.35 = 9,345.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,419.08/22,658.35 = 9,345.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,419.08x = 22,658.35 × 9,345.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,419.08x = 211,753,644.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,753,644.97/16,419.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,896.80

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