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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,373.16, 22,595.12 and 9,299.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,373.16, 22,595.12 and 9,299.72 is: 12,833.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,373.16 : 22,595.12 = 9,299.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,373.16/22,595.12 = 9,299.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,373.16x = 22,595.12 × 9,299.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,373.16x = 210,128,289.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,128,289.37/16,373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,833.70

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