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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,388.24, 22,617.70 and 9,315.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,388.24, 22,617.70 and 9,315.74 is: 12,856.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,388.24 : 22,617.70 = 9,315.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,388.24/22,617.70 = 9,315.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,388.24x = 22,617.70 × 9,315.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,388.24x = 210,700,612.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,700,612.60/16,388.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,856.82

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