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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.16, 22,599.68 and 9,108.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.16, 22,599.68 and 9,108.48 is: 12,570.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.16 : 22,599.68 = 9,108.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.16/22,599.68 = 9,108.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.16x = 22,599.68 × 9,108.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.16x = 205,848,733.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,848,733.29/16,376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,570.02

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