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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.16, 22,599.26 and 9,302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.16, 22,599.26 and 9,302.72 is: 12,837.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.16 : 22,599.26 = 9,302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.16/22,599.26 = 9,302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.16x = 22,599.26 × 9,302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.16x = 210,234,587.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,234,587.99/16,376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,837.84

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