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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,397.44, 22,629.52 and 9,324.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,397.44, 22,629.52 and 9,324.64 is: 12,868.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,397.44 : 22,629.52 = 9,324.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,397.44/22,629.52 = 9,324.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,397.44x = 22,629.52 × 9,324.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,397.44x = 211,012,127.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,012,127.37/16,397.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,868.60

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