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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,395.62, 22,619.85 and 9,316.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,395.62, 22,619.85 and 9,316.58 is: 12,853.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,395.62 : 22,619.85 = 9,316.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,395.62/22,619.85 = 9,316.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,395.62x = 22,619.85 × 9,316.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,395.62x = 210,739,642.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,739,642.11/16,395.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,853.41

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