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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,371.66, 22,593.06 and 9,298.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,371.66, 22,593.06 and 9,298.23 is: 12,831.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,371.66 : 22,593.06 = 9,298.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,371.66/22,593.06 = 9,298.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,371.66x = 22,593.06 × 9,298.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,371.66x = 210,075,468.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,075,468.28/16,371.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,831.65

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