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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,398.33, 22,629.58 and 9,324.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,398.33, 22,629.58 and 9,324.75 is: 12,868.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,398.33 : 22,629.58 = 9,324.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,398.33/22,629.58 = 9,324.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,398.33x = 22,629.58 × 9,324.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,398.33x = 211,015,176.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,015,176.11/16,398.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,868.09

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