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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,380.32, 22,604.70 and 9,306.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,380.32, 22,604.70 and 9,306.73 is: 12,843.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,380.32 : 22,604.70 = 9,306.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,380.32/22,604.70 = 9,306.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,380.32x = 22,604.70 × 9,306.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,380.32x = 210,375,902.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,375,902.79/16,380.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,843.21

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