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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,397.65, 22,627.95 and 9,323.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,397.65, 22,627.95 and 9,323.92 is: 12,866.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,397.65 : 22,627.95 = 9,323.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,397.65/22,627.95 = 9,323.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,397.65x = 22,627.95 × 9,323.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,397.65x = 210,981,082.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,981,082.42/16,397.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,866.55

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