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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,397.34, 22,628.33 and 9,324.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,397.34, 22,628.33 and 9,324.19 is: 12,867.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,397.34 : 22,628.33 = 9,324.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,397.34/22,628.33 = 9,324.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,397.34x = 22,628.33 × 9,324.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,397.34x = 210,990,848.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,990,848.30/16,397.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,867.38

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