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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,367.96, 22,588.38 and 9,294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,367.96, 22,588.38 and 9,294.20 is: 12,826.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,367.96 : 22,588.38 = 9,294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,367.96/22,588.38 = 9,294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,367.96x = 22,588.38 × 9,294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,367.96x = 209,940,921.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,940,921.40/16,367.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,826.33

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