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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.66, 22,591.67 and 9,297.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.66, 22,591.67 and 9,297.23 is: 12,830.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.66 : 22,591.67 = 9,297.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.66/22,591.67 = 9,297.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.66x = 22,591.67 × 9,297.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.66x = 210,039,905.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,039,905.59/16,370.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,830.26

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