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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.72, 22,591.08 and 9,298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.72, 22,591.08 and 9,298.32 is: 12,832.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.72 : 22,591.08 = 9,298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.72/22,591.08 = 9,298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.72x = 22,591.08 × 9,298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.72x = 210,059,090.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,059,090.99/16,368.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,832.96

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