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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,397.03, 22,628.16 and 9,323.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,397.03, 22,628.16 and 9,323.30 is: 12,866.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,397.03 : 22,628.16 = 9,323.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,397.03/22,628.16 = 9,323.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,397.03x = 22,628.16 × 9,323.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,397.03x = 210,969,180.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,969,180.70/16,397.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,866.30

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