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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.96, 22,600.50 and 9,303.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.96, 22,600.50 and 9,303.86 is: 12,839.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.96 : 22,600.50 = 9,303.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.96/22,600.50 = 9,303.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.96x = 22,600.50 × 9,303.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.96x = 210,271,887.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,271,887.93/16,376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,839.49

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