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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,394.81, 22,626.76 and 9,322.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,394.81, 22,626.76 and 9,322.30 is: 12,865.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,394.81 : 22,626.76 = 9,322.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,394.81/22,626.76 = 9,322.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,394.81x = 22,626.76 × 9,322.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,394.81x = 210,933,444.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,933,444.75/16,394.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,865.87

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