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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,373.17, 22,593.63 and 9,300.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,373.17, 22,593.63 and 9,300.66 is: 12,834.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,373.17 : 22,593.63 = 9,300.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,373.17/22,593.63 = 9,300.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,373.17x = 22,593.63 × 9,300.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,373.17x = 210,135,670.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,135,670.80/16,373.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,834.15

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