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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.76, 22,598.62 and 9,302.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.76, 22,598.62 and 9,302.57 is: 12,837.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.76 : 22,598.62 = 9,302.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.76/22,598.62 = 9,302.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.76x = 22,598.62 × 9,302.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.76x = 210,225,108.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,225,108.20/16,375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,837.58

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