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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.92, 22,593.29 and 9,300.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,372.92, 22,593.29 and 9,300.41 is: 12,833.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,372.92 : 22,593.29 = 9,300.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,372.92/22,593.29 = 9,300.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,372.92x = 22,593.29 × 9,300.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,372.92x = 210,126,700.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,126,700.78/16,372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,833.80

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