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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,394.59, 22,624.53 and 9,321.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,394.59, 22,624.53 and 9,321.44 is: 12,863.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,394.59 : 22,624.53 = 9,321.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,394.59/22,624.53 = 9,321.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,394.59x = 22,624.53 × 9,321.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,394.59x = 210,893,198.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,893,198.92/16,394.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,863.59

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