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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,369.30, 22,592.46 and 9,295.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,369.30, 22,592.46 and 9,295.57 is: 12,829.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,369.30 : 22,592.46 = 9,295.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,369.30/22,592.46 = 9,295.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,369.30x = 22,592.46 × 9,295.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,369.30x = 210,009,793.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,009,793.40/16,369.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,829.49

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