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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.73, 22,600.49 and 9,304.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.73, 22,600.49 and 9,304.35 is: 12,840.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.73 : 22,600.49 = 9,304.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.73/22,600.49 = 9,304.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.73x = 22,600.49 × 9,304.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.73x = 210,282,869.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,282,869.13/16,376.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,840.35

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