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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,373.67, 22,594.32 and 9,301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,373.67, 22,594.32 and 9,301.16 is: 12,834.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,373.67 : 22,594.32 = 9,301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,373.67/22,594.32 = 9,301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,373.67x = 22,594.32 × 9,301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,373.67x = 210,153,272.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,153,272.44/16,373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,834.83

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