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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,496.28, 22,763.70 and 9,327.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,496.28, 22,763.70 and 9,327.38 is: 12,871.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,496.28 : 22,763.70 = 9,327.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,496.28/22,763.70 = 9,327.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,496.28x = 22,763.70 × 9,327.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,496.28x = 212,325,566.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,325,566.29/16,496.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,871.12

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