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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,369.41, 22,589.93 and 9,295.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,369.41, 22,589.93 and 9,295.98 is: 12,828.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,369.41 : 22,589.93 = 9,295.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,369.41/22,589.93 = 9,295.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,369.41x = 22,589.93 × 9,295.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,369.41x = 209,995,537.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,995,537.48/16,369.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,828.53

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