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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,397.21, 22,627.88 and 9,323.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,397.21, 22,627.88 and 9,323.48 is: 12,866.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,397.21 : 22,627.88 = 9,323.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,397.21/22,627.88 = 9,323.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,397.21x = 22,627.88 × 9,323.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,397.21x = 210,970,586.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,970,586.62/16,397.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,866.25

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