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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.28, 22,591.14 and 9,296.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.28, 22,591.14 and 9,296.75 is: 12,829.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.28 : 22,591.14 = 9,296.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.28/22,591.14 = 9,296.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.28x = 22,591.14 × 9,296.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.28x = 210,024,077.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,024,077.83/16,370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,829.60

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