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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.02, 22,591.26 and 9,202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,372.02, 22,591.26 and 9,202.44 is: 12,698.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,372.02 : 22,591.26 = 9,202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,372.02/22,591.26 = 9,202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,372.02x = 22,591.26 × 9,202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,372.02x = 207,894,714.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,894,714.67/16,372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,698.17

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