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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,394.80, 22,626.74 and 9,322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,394.80, 22,626.74 and 9,322.28 is: 12,865.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,394.80 : 22,626.74 = 9,322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,394.80/22,626.74 = 9,322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,394.80x = 22,626.74 × 9,322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,394.80x = 210,932,805.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,932,805.77/16,394.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,865.84

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