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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,398.62, 22,629.20 and 9,324.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,398.62, 22,629.20 and 9,324.57 is: 12,867.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,398.62 : 22,629.20 = 9,324.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,398.62/22,629.20 = 9,324.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,398.62x = 22,629.20 × 9,324.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,398.62x = 211,007,512.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,007,512.82/16,398.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,867.40

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