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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,397.69, 22,626.73 and 9,324.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,397.69, 22,626.73 and 9,324.26 is: 12,866.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,397.69 : 22,626.73 = 9,324.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,397.69/22,626.73 = 9,324.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,397.69x = 22,626.73 × 9,324.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,397.69x = 210,977,513.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,977,513.47/16,397.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,866.30

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