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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.02, 22,595.67 and 9,205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.02, 22,595.67 and 9,205.44 is: 12,702.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.02 : 22,595.67 = 9,205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.02/22,595.67 = 9,205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.02x = 22,595.67 × 9,205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.02x = 208,003,084.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,003,084.44/16,375.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,702.46

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