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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.78, 22,589.07 and 9,295.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.78, 22,589.07 and 9,295.36 is: 12,827.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.78 : 22,589.07 = 9,295.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.78/22,589.07 = 9,295.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.78x = 22,589.07 × 9,295.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.78x = 209,973,537.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,973,537.72/16,368.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,827.68

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