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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.24, 22,597.56 and 9,301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.24, 22,597.56 and 9,301.28 is: 12,834.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.24 : 22,597.56 = 9,301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.24/22,597.56 = 9,301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.24x = 22,597.56 × 9,301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.24x = 210,186,232.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,186,232.88/16,376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,834.83

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