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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,392, 22,621.60 and 9,319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,392, 22,621.60 and 9,319.68 is: 12,861.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,392 : 22,621.60 = 9,319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,392/22,621.60 = 9,319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,392x = 22,621.60 × 9,319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,392x = 210,826,073.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,826,073.09/16,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,861.52

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