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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,394.76, 22,624.82 and 9,319.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,394.76, 22,624.82 and 9,319.56 is: 12,861.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,394.76 : 22,624.82 = 9,319.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,394.76/22,624.82 = 9,319.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,394.76x = 22,624.82 × 9,319.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,394.76x = 210,853,367.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,853,367.48/16,394.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,861.02

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