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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.32, 22,589.40 and 9,295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.32, 22,589.40 and 9,295.52 is: 12,826.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.32 : 22,589.40 = 9,295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.32/22,589.40 = 9,295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.32x = 22,589.40 × 9,295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.32x = 209,980,219.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,980,219.49/16,370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,826.89

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