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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.59, 22,594.17 and 9,298.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,372.59, 22,594.17 and 9,298.99 is: 12,832.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,372.59 : 22,594.17 = 9,298.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,372.59/22,594.17 = 9,298.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,372.59x = 22,594.17 × 9,298.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,372.59x = 210,102,960.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,102,960.89/16,372.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,832.60

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