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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,397.58, 22,628.55 and 9,324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,397.58, 22,628.55 and 9,324 is: 12,867.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,397.58 : 22,628.55 = 9,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,397.58/22,628.55 = 9,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,397.58x = 22,628.55 × 9,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,397.58x = 210,988,600.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,988,600.20/16,397.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,867.06

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