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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,380.37, 22,604.91 and 9,306.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,380.37, 22,604.91 and 9,306.80 is: 12,843.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,380.37 : 22,604.91 = 9,306.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,380.37/22,604.91 = 9,306.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,380.37x = 22,604.91 × 9,306.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,380.37x = 210,379,376.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,379,376.39/16,380.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,843.38

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