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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.77, 22,599 and 9,303.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.77, 22,599 and 9,303.26 is: 12,838.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.77 : 22,599 = 9,303.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.77/22,599 = 9,303.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.77x = 22,599 × 9,303.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.77x = 210,244,259.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,244,259.75/16,375.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,838.74

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