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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,389.27, 22,617.14 and 9,315.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,389.27, 22,617.14 and 9,315.68 is: 12,855.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,389.27 : 22,617.14 = 9,315.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,389.27/22,617.14 = 9,315.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,389.27x = 22,617.14 × 9,315.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,389.27x = 210,693,879.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,693,879.09/16,389.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,855.60

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