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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,399.08, 22,627.62 and 9,322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,399.08, 22,627.62 and 9,322.92 is: 12,863.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,399.08 : 22,627.62 = 9,322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,399.08/22,627.62 = 9,322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,399.08x = 22,627.62 × 9,322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,399.08x = 210,955,491.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,955,491.05/16,399.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,863.86

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