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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,403.34, 22,635.80 and 9,329.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,403.34, 22,635.80 and 9,329.62 is: 12,874.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,403.34 : 22,635.80 = 9,329.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,403.34/22,635.80 = 9,329.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,403.34x = 22,635.80 × 9,329.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,403.34x = 211,183,412.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,183,412.40/16,403.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,874.42

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