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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,397.33, 22,628.21 and 9,323.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,397.33, 22,628.21 and 9,323.75 is: 12,866.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,397.33 : 22,628.21 = 9,323.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,397.33/22,628.21 = 9,323.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,397.33x = 22,628.21 × 9,323.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,397.33x = 210,979,726.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,979,726.37/16,397.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,866.71

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