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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.30, 22,591.08 and 9,294.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.30, 22,591.08 and 9,294.57 is: 12,828.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.30 : 22,591.08 = 9,294.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.30/22,591.08 = 9,294.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.30x = 22,591.08 × 9,294.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.30x = 209,974,374.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,974,374.44/16,368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,828.11

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