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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,371.06, 22,585.68 and 9,296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,371.06, 22,585.68 and 9,296.52 is: 12,825.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,371.06 : 22,585.68 = 9,296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,371.06/22,585.68 = 9,296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,371.06x = 22,585.68 × 9,296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,371.06x = 209,968,225.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,968,225.83/16,371.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,825.57

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