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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,396.54, 22,623.33 and 9,326.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,396.54, 22,623.33 and 9,326.86 is: 12,868.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,396.54 : 22,623.33 = 9,326.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,396.54/22,623.33 = 9,326.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,396.54x = 22,623.33 × 9,326.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,396.54x = 211,004,610.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,004,610.06/16,396.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,868.85

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