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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,462.14, 22,719.08 and 9,389.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,462.14, 22,719.08 and 9,389.10 is: 12,957.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,462.14 : 22,719.08 = 9,389.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,462.14/22,719.08 = 9,389.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,462.14x = 22,719.08 × 9,389.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,462.14x = 213,311,714.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,311,714.03/16,462.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,957.71

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