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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,393.37, 22,624.77 and 9,320.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,393.37, 22,624.77 and 9,320.86 is: 12,863.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,393.37 : 22,624.77 = 9,320.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,393.37/22,624.77 = 9,320.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,393.37x = 22,624.77 × 9,320.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,393.37x = 210,882,292.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,882,292.09/16,393.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,863.87

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