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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,371.81, 22,595.09 and 9,299.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,371.81, 22,595.09 and 9,299.97 is: 12,835.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,371.81 : 22,595.09 = 9,299.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,371.81/22,595.09 = 9,299.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,371.81x = 22,595.09 × 9,299.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,371.81x = 210,133,612.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,133,612.65/16,371.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,835.09

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