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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,393.77, 22,625.31 and 9,321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,393.77, 22,625.31 and 9,321.24 is: 12,864.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,393.77 : 22,625.31 = 9,321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,393.77/22,625.31 = 9,321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,393.77x = 22,625.31 × 9,321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,393.77x = 210,895,944.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,895,944.58/16,393.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,864.40

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