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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,380.29, 22,604.83 and 9,210.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,380.29, 22,604.83 and 9,210.61 is: 12,710.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,380.29 : 22,604.83 = 9,210.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,380.29/22,604.83 = 9,210.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,380.29x = 22,604.83 × 9,210.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,380.29x = 208,204,278.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,204,278.48/16,380.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,710.66

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