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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,402.56, 22,629.48 and 9,324.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,402.56, 22,629.48 and 9,324.84 is: 12,864.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,402.56 : 22,629.48 = 9,324.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,402.56/22,629.48 = 9,324.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,402.56x = 22,629.48 × 9,324.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,402.56x = 211,016,280.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,016,280.28/16,402.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,864.84

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