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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.43, 22,599.35 and 9,302.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.43, 22,599.35 and 9,302.85 is: 12,837.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.43 : 22,599.35 = 9,302.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.43/22,599.35 = 9,302.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.43x = 22,599.35 × 9,302.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.43x = 210,238,403.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,238,403.85/16,376.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,837.87

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