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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.79, 22,600.58 and 9,304.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.79, 22,600.58 and 9,304.41 is: 12,840.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.79 : 22,600.58 = 9,304.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.79/22,600.58 = 9,304.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.79x = 22,600.58 × 9,304.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.79x = 210,285,016.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,285,016.04/16,376.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,840.43

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