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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,374.24, 22,594.80 and 9,299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,374.24, 22,594.80 and 9,299.28 is: 12,832.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,374.24 : 22,594.80 = 9,299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,374.24/22,594.80 = 9,299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,374.24x = 22,594.80 × 9,299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,374.24x = 210,115,371.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,115,371.74/16,374.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,832.07

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