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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.92, 22,597.41 and 9,303.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.92, 22,597.41 and 9,303.42 is: 12,837.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.92 : 22,597.41 = 9,303.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.92/22,597.41 = 9,303.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.92x = 22,597.41 × 9,303.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.92x = 210,233,196.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,233,196.14/16,375.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,837.95

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