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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,394.19, 22,623.46 and 9,322.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,394.19, 22,623.46 and 9,322.89 is: 12,865.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,394.19 : 22,623.46 = 9,322.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,394.19/22,623.46 = 9,322.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,394.19x = 22,623.46 × 9,322.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,394.19x = 210,916,029.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,916,029.00/16,394.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,865.29

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