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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,371.59, 22,592.79 and 9,297.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,371.59, 22,592.79 and 9,297.99 is: 12,831.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,371.59 : 22,592.79 = 9,297.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,371.59/22,592.79 = 9,297.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,371.59x = 22,592.79 × 9,297.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,371.59x = 210,067,535.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,067,535.49/16,371.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,831.23

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