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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,394.09, 22,623.84 and 9,320.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,394.09, 22,623.84 and 9,320.94 is: 12,862.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,394.09 : 22,623.84 = 9,320.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,394.09/22,623.84 = 9,320.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,394.09x = 22,623.84 × 9,320.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,394.09x = 210,875,455.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,875,455.21/16,394.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,862.90

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