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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,456.08, 22,708.44 and 9,383.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,456.08, 22,708.44 and 9,383.16 is: 12,948.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,456.08 : 22,708.44 = 9,383.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,456.08/22,708.44 = 9,383.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,456.08x = 22,708.44 × 9,383.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,456.08x = 213,076,925.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,076,925.87/16,456.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,948.22

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