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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.71, 22,590.80 and 9,296.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.71, 22,590.80 and 9,296.98 is: 12,829.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.71 : 22,590.80 = 9,296.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.71/22,590.80 = 9,296.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.71x = 22,590.80 × 9,296.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.71x = 210,026,147.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,026,147.69/16,370.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,829.39

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