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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,371.55, 22,594.58 and 9,299.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,371.55, 22,594.58 and 9,299.17 is: 12,833.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,371.55 : 22,594.58 = 9,299.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,371.55/22,594.58 = 9,299.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,371.55x = 22,594.58 × 9,299.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,371.55x = 210,110,840.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,110,840.50/16,371.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,833.90

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