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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,495.89, 22,758.66 and 9,324.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,495.89, 22,758.66 and 9,324.96 is: 12,865.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,495.89 : 22,758.66 = 9,324.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,495.89/22,758.66 = 9,324.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,495.89x = 22,758.66 × 9,324.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,495.89x = 212,223,594.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,223,594.15/16,495.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,865.24

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