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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.07, 22,599.90 and 9,303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.07, 22,599.90 and 9,303.96 is: 12,839.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.07 : 22,599.90 = 9,303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.07/22,599.90 = 9,303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.07x = 22,599.90 × 9,303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.07x = 210,268,565.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,268,565.60/16,376.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,839.99

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