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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,395.16, 22,626.40 and 9,322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,395.16, 22,626.40 and 9,322.24 is: 12,865.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,395.16 : 22,626.40 = 9,322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,395.16/22,626.40 = 9,322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,395.16x = 22,626.40 × 9,322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,395.16x = 210,928,731.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,928,731.14/16,395.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,865.30

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