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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,389.29, 22,617.17 and 9,317.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,389.29, 22,617.17 and 9,317.07 is: 12,857.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,389.29 : 22,617.17 = 9,317.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,389.29/22,617.17 = 9,317.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,389.29x = 22,617.17 × 9,317.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,389.29x = 210,725,709.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,725,709.51/16,389.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,857.53

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