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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,395.63, 22,626.99 and 9,324.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,395.63, 22,626.99 and 9,324.33 is: 12,868.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,395.63 : 22,626.99 = 9,324.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,395.63/22,626.99 = 9,324.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,395.63x = 22,626.99 × 9,324.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,395.63x = 210,981,521.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,981,521.67/16,395.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,868.16

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