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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,371.01, 22,586.04 and 9,293.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,371.01, 22,586.04 and 9,293.33 is: 12,821.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,371.01 : 22,586.04 = 9,293.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,371.01/22,586.04 = 9,293.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,371.01x = 22,586.04 × 9,293.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,371.01x = 209,899,579.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,899,579.58/16,371.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,821.42

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