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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,371.16, 22,592.36 and 9,297.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,371.16, 22,592.36 and 9,297.73 is: 12,830.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,371.16 : 22,592.36 = 9,297.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,371.16/22,592.36 = 9,297.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,371.16x = 22,592.36 × 9,297.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,371.16x = 210,057,663.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,057,663.34/16,371.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,830.96

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