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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,390.80, 22,621.28 and 9,317.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,390.80, 22,621.28 and 9,317.84 is: 12,859.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,390.80 : 22,621.28 = 9,317.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,390.80/22,621.28 = 9,317.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,390.80x = 22,621.28 × 9,317.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,390.80x = 210,781,467.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,781,467.64/16,390.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,859.74

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