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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,397.52, 22,627.80 and 9,323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,397.52, 22,627.80 and 9,323.16 is: 12,865.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,397.52 : 22,627.80 = 9,323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,397.52/22,627.80 = 9,323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,397.52x = 22,627.80 × 9,323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,397.52x = 210,962,599.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,962,599.85/16,397.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,865.52

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