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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.68, 22,588.80 and 9,295.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.68, 22,588.80 and 9,295.10 is: 12,827.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.68 : 22,588.80 = 9,295.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.68/22,588.80 = 9,295.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.68x = 22,588.80 × 9,295.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.68x = 209,965,041.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,965,041.94/16,368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,827.25

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