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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,395.62, 22,627.96 and 9,322.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,395.62, 22,627.96 and 9,322.70 is: 12,866.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,395.62 : 22,627.96 = 9,322.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,395.62/22,627.96 = 9,322.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,395.62x = 22,627.96 × 9,322.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,395.62x = 210,953,546.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,953,546.25/16,395.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,866.46

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