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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,396.21, 22,626.77 and 9,323.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,396.21, 22,626.77 and 9,323.07 is: 12,865.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,396.21 : 22,626.77 = 9,323.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,396.21/22,626.77 = 9,323.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,396.21x = 22,626.77 × 9,323.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,396.21x = 210,950,960.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,950,960.58/16,396.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,865.84

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