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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.32, 22,600.25 and 9,304.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.32, 22,600.25 and 9,304.21 is: 12,840.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.32 : 22,600.25 = 9,304.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.32/22,600.25 = 9,304.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.32x = 22,600.25 × 9,304.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.32x = 210,277,425.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,277,425.53/16,376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,840.33

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