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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,379.45, 22,601.36 and 9,208.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,379.45, 22,601.36 and 9,208.39 is: 12,706.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,379.45 : 22,601.36 = 9,208.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,379.45/22,601.36 = 9,208.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,379.45x = 22,601.36 × 9,208.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,379.45x = 208,121,978.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,121,978.36/16,379.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,706.29

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