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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.60, 22,588.84 and 9,200.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.60, 22,588.84 and 9,200.76 is: 12,695.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.60 : 22,588.84 = 9,200.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.60/22,588.84 = 9,200.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.60x = 22,588.84 × 9,200.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.60x = 207,834,495.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,834,495.52/16,370.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,695.59

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