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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,394.77, 22,624.72 and 9,321.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,394.77, 22,624.72 and 9,321.19 is: 12,863.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,394.77 : 22,624.72 = 9,321.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,394.77/22,624.72 = 9,321.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,394.77x = 22,624.72 × 9,321.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,394.77x = 210,889,313.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,889,313.82/16,394.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,863.21

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