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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,404.26, 22,633.53 and 9,329.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,404.26, 22,633.53 and 9,329.54 is: 12,872.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,404.26 : 22,633.53 = 9,329.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,404.26/22,633.53 = 9,329.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,404.26x = 22,633.53 × 9,329.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,404.26x = 211,160,423.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,160,423.48/16,404.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,872.29

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