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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.02, 22,590.79 and 9,296.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.02, 22,590.79 and 9,296.50 is: 12,829.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.02 : 22,590.79 = 9,296.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.02/22,590.79 = 9,296.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.02x = 22,590.79 × 9,296.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.02x = 210,015,188.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,015,188.71/16,370.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,829.25

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