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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,369.80, 22,590.26 and 9,295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,369.80, 22,590.26 and 9,295.88 is: 12,828.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,369.80 : 22,590.26 = 9,295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,369.80/22,590.26 = 9,295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,369.80x = 22,590.26 × 9,295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,369.80x = 209,996,346.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,996,346.13/16,369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,828.28

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