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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,379.33, 22,601.19 and 9,208.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,379.33, 22,601.19 and 9,208.26 is: 12,706.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,379.33 : 22,601.19 = 9,208.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,379.33/22,601.19 = 9,208.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,379.33x = 22,601.19 × 9,208.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,379.33x = 208,117,587.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,117,587.79/16,379.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,706.12

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