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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,402.27, 22,637.04 and 9,329.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,402.27, 22,637.04 and 9,329.74 is: 12,876.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,402.27 : 22,637.04 = 9,329.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,402.27/22,637.04 = 9,329.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,402.27x = 22,637.04 × 9,329.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,402.27x = 211,197,697.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,197,697.57/16,402.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,876.13

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