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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,371.33, 22,593.12 and 9,297.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,371.33, 22,593.12 and 9,297.75 is: 12,831.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,371.33 : 22,593.12 = 9,297.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,371.33/22,593.12 = 9,297.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,371.33x = 22,593.12 × 9,297.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,371.33x = 210,065,181.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,065,181.48/16,371.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,831.28

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