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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.41, 22,588.55 and 9,294.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.41, 22,588.55 and 9,294.98 is: 12,827.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.41 : 22,588.55 = 9,294.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.41/22,588.55 = 9,294.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.41x = 22,588.55 × 9,294.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.41x = 209,960,120.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,960,120.48/16,368.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,827.15

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