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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,393.96, 22,622.86 and 9,320.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,393.96, 22,622.86 and 9,320.23 is: 12,861.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,393.96 : 22,622.86 = 9,320.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,393.96/22,622.86 = 9,320.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,393.96x = 22,622.86 × 9,320.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,393.96x = 210,850,213.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,850,213.55/16,393.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,861.46

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