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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,394.54, 22,622.63 and 9,223.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,394.54, 22,622.63 and 9,223.07 is: 12,726.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,394.54 : 22,622.63 = 9,223.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,394.54/22,622.63 = 9,223.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,394.54x = 22,622.63 × 9,223.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,394.54x = 208,649,940.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,649,940.85/16,394.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,726.80

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