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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,371.47, 22,592.79 and 9,297.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,371.47, 22,592.79 and 9,297.95 is: 12,831.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,371.47 : 22,592.79 = 9,297.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,371.47/22,592.79 = 9,297.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,371.47x = 22,592.79 × 9,297.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,371.47x = 210,066,518.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,066,518.82/16,371.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,831.25

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