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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.80, 22,591.64 and 9,296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.80, 22,591.64 and 9,296.88 is: 12,829.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.80 : 22,591.64 = 9,296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.80/22,591.64 = 9,296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.80x = 22,591.64 × 9,296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.80x = 210,031,766.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,031,766.08/16,370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,829.66

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