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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,373.59, 22,595.55 and 9,299.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,373.59, 22,595.55 and 9,299.99 is: 12,833.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,373.59 : 22,595.55 = 9,299.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,373.59/22,595.55 = 9,299.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,373.59x = 22,595.55 × 9,299.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,373.59x = 210,138,389.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,138,389.04/16,373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,833.98

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