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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,494.14, 22,759.44 and 9,419.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,494.14, 22,759.44 and 9,419.06 is: 12,996.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,494.14 : 22,759.44 = 9,419.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,494.14/22,759.44 = 9,419.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,494.14x = 22,759.44 × 9,419.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,494.14x = 214,372,530.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,372,530.93/16,494.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,996.89

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