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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,389.08, 22,616.94 and 9,315.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,389.08, 22,616.94 and 9,315.50 is: 12,855.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,389.08 : 22,616.94 = 9,315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,389.08/22,616.94 = 9,315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,389.08x = 22,616.94 × 9,315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,389.08x = 210,688,104.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,688,104.57/16,389.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,855.40

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