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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,388, 22,617.37 and 9,315.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,388, 22,617.37 and 9,315.48 is: 12,856.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,388 : 22,617.37 = 9,315.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,388/22,617.37 = 9,315.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,388x = 22,617.37 × 9,315.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,388x = 210,691,657.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,691,657.89/16,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,856.46

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