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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.24, 22,592.04 and 9,297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,372.24, 22,592.04 and 9,297.28 is: 12,829.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,372.24 : 22,592.04 = 9,297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,372.24/22,592.04 = 9,297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,372.24x = 22,592.04 × 9,297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,372.24x = 210,044,521.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,044,521.65/16,372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,829.31

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