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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,395.48, 22,623.48 and 9,321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,395.48, 22,623.48 and 9,321.12 is: 12,861.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,395.48 : 22,623.48 = 9,321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,395.48/22,623.48 = 9,321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,395.48x = 22,623.48 × 9,321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,395.48x = 210,876,171.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,876,171.90/16,395.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,861.85

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