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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,373.45, 22,594.14 and 9,298.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,373.45, 22,594.14 and 9,298.50 is: 12,831.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,373.45 : 22,594.14 = 9,298.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,373.45/22,594.14 = 9,298.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,373.45x = 22,594.14 × 9,298.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,373.45x = 210,091,610.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,091,610.79/16,373.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,831.24

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