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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,395.59, 22,625.91 and 9,322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,395.59, 22,625.91 and 9,322.44 is: 12,864.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,395.59 : 22,625.91 = 9,322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,395.59/22,625.91 = 9,322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,395.59x = 22,625.91 × 9,322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,395.59x = 210,928,688.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,928,688.42/16,395.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,864.96

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