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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,396.62, 22,629.34 and 9,323.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,396.62, 22,629.34 and 9,323.70 is: 12,867.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,396.62 : 22,629.34 = 9,323.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,396.62/22,629.34 = 9,323.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,396.62x = 22,629.34 × 9,323.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,396.62x = 210,989,177.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,989,177.36/16,396.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,867.85

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