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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,419.20, 22,659.52 and 9,346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,419.20, 22,659.52 and 9,346.24 is: 12,898.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,419.20 : 22,659.52 = 9,346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,419.20/22,659.52 = 9,346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,419.20x = 22,659.52 × 9,346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,419.20x = 211,781,312.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,781,312.20/16,419.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,898.39

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