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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.28, 22,590.36 and 9,296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.28, 22,590.36 and 9,296.28 is: 12,828.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.28 : 22,590.36 = 9,296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.28/22,590.36 = 9,296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.28x = 22,590.36 × 9,296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.28x = 210,006,311.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,006,311.86/16,370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,828.51

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