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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,398.08, 22,629.24 and 9,324.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,398.08, 22,629.24 and 9,324.50 is: 12,867.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,398.08 : 22,629.24 = 9,324.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,398.08/22,629.24 = 9,324.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,398.08x = 22,629.24 × 9,324.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,398.08x = 211,006,348.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,006,348.38/16,398.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,867.75

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