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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,419.59, 22,659.17 and 9,346.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,419.59, 22,659.17 and 9,346.46 is: 12,898.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,419.59 : 22,659.17 = 9,346.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,419.59/22,659.17 = 9,346.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,419.59x = 22,659.17 × 9,346.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,419.59x = 211,783,026.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,783,026.04/16,419.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,898.20

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