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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,419.24, 22,660.76 and 9,708.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,419.24, 22,660.76 and 9,708.80 is: 13,399.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,419.24 : 22,660.76 = 9,708.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,419.24/22,660.76 = 9,708.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,419.24x = 22,660.76 × 9,708.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,419.24x = 220,008,697.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,008,697.66/16,419.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,399.44

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