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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,498.20, 22,767.24 and 9,328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,498.20, 22,767.24 and 9,328 is: 12,872.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,498.20 : 22,767.24 = 9,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,498.20/22,767.24 = 9,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,498.20x = 22,767.24 × 9,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,498.20x = 212,372,814.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,372,814.72/16,498.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,872.48

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