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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.66, 22,594.43 and 9,299.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,372.66, 22,594.43 and 9,299.23 is: 12,833.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,372.66 : 22,594.43 = 9,299.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,372.66/22,594.43 = 9,299.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,372.66x = 22,594.43 × 9,299.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,372.66x = 210,110,801.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,110,801.29/16,372.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,833.03

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