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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,388.24, 22,615.79 and 9,314.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,388.24, 22,615.79 and 9,314.66 is: 12,854.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,388.24 : 22,615.79 = 9,314.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,388.24/22,615.79 = 9,314.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,388.24x = 22,615.79 × 9,314.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,388.24x = 210,658,281.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,658,281.40/16,388.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,854.24

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