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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,397.15, 22,627.26 and 9,323.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,397.15, 22,627.26 and 9,323.42 is: 12,865.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,397.15 : 22,627.26 = 9,323.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,397.15/22,627.26 = 9,323.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,397.15x = 22,627.26 × 9,323.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,397.15x = 210,963,335.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,963,335.29/16,397.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,865.86

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