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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,379.07, 22,604.04 and 9,306.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,379.07, 22,604.04 and 9,306.96 is: 12,844.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,379.07 : 22,604.04 = 9,306.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,379.07/22,604.04 = 9,306.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,379.07x = 22,604.04 × 9,306.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,379.07x = 210,374,896.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,374,896.12/16,379.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,844.13

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