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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,389.56, 22,619.54 and 9,317.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,389.56, 22,619.54 and 9,317.05 is: 12,858.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,389.56 : 22,619.54 = 9,317.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,389.56/22,619.54 = 9,317.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,389.56x = 22,619.54 × 9,317.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,389.56x = 210,747,385.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,747,385.16/16,389.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,858.64

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