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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.33, 22,593.84 and 9,298.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,372.33, 22,593.84 and 9,298.75 is: 12,832.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,372.33 : 22,593.84 = 9,298.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,372.33/22,593.84 = 9,298.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,372.33x = 22,593.84 × 9,298.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,372.33x = 210,094,420.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,094,420.71/16,372.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,832.29

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