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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.30, 22,588.03 and 9,294.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.30, 22,588.03 and 9,294.27 is: 12,825.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.30 : 22,588.03 = 9,294.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.30/22,588.03 = 9,294.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.30x = 22,588.03 × 9,294.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.30x = 209,939,249.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,939,249.59/16,368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,825.97

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