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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,398.06, 22,628.93 and 9,324.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,398.06, 22,628.93 and 9,324.04 is: 12,866.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,398.06 : 22,628.93 = 9,324.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,398.06/22,628.93 = 9,324.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,398.06x = 22,628.93 × 9,324.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,398.06x = 210,993,048.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,993,048.48/16,398.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,866.95

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