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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,400.44, 22,633.86 and 9,326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,400.44, 22,633.86 and 9,326.44 is: 12,871.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,400.44 : 22,633.86 = 9,326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,400.44/22,633.86 = 9,326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,400.44x = 22,633.86 × 9,326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,400.44x = 211,093,337.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,093,337.26/16,400.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,871.20

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