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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,378.79, 22,603.34 and 9,306.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,378.79, 22,603.34 and 9,306.41 is: 12,843.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,378.79 : 22,603.34 = 9,306.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,378.79/22,603.34 = 9,306.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,378.79x = 22,603.34 × 9,306.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,378.79x = 210,355,902.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,355,902.88/16,378.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,843.19

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