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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.89, 22,598.08 and 9,301.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.89, 22,598.08 and 9,301.53 is: 12,835.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.89 : 22,598.08 = 9,301.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.89/22,598.08 = 9,301.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.89x = 22,598.08 × 9,301.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.89x = 210,196,695.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,196,695.81/16,375.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,835.74

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