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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,374.57, 22,597.83 and 9,302.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,374.57, 22,597.83 and 9,302.46 is: 12,837.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,374.57 : 22,597.83 = 9,302.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,374.57/22,597.83 = 9,302.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,374.57x = 22,597.83 × 9,302.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,374.57x = 210,215,409.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,215,409.66/16,374.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,837.92

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