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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.71, 22,594.34 and 9,299.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,372.71, 22,594.34 and 9,299.12 is: 12,832.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,372.71 : 22,594.34 = 9,299.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,372.71/22,594.34 = 9,299.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,372.71x = 22,594.34 × 9,299.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,372.71x = 210,107,389.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,107,389.26/16,372.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,832.78

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