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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.09, 22,593.48 and 9,298.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,372.09, 22,593.48 and 9,298.49 is: 12,831.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,372.09 : 22,593.48 = 9,298.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,372.09/22,593.48 = 9,298.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,372.09x = 22,593.48 × 9,298.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,372.09x = 210,085,247.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,085,247.85/16,372.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,831.92

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