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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,379.19, 22,603.10 and 9,305.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,379.19, 22,603.10 and 9,305.46 is: 12,841.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,379.19 : 22,603.10 = 9,305.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,379.19/22,603.10 = 9,305.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,379.19x = 22,603.10 × 9,305.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,379.19x = 210,332,196.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,332,196.40/16,379.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,841.43

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