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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.55, 22,595.96 and 9,300.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,372.55, 22,595.96 and 9,300.17 is: 12,835.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,372.55 : 22,595.96 = 9,300.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,372.55/22,595.96 = 9,300.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,372.55x = 22,595.96 × 9,300.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,372.55x = 210,146,269.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,146,269.31/16,372.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,835.28

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