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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,388.66, 22,616.30 and 9,316.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,388.66, 22,616.30 and 9,316.45 is: 12,856.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,388.66 : 22,616.30 = 9,316.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,388.66/22,616.30 = 9,316.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,388.66x = 22,616.30 × 9,316.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,388.66x = 210,703,515.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,703,515.05/16,388.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,856.67

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