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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,380.74, 22,598.98 and 9,209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,380.74, 22,598.98 and 9,209 is: 12,704.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,380.74 : 22,598.98 = 9,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,380.74/22,598.98 = 9,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,380.74x = 22,598.98 × 9,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,380.74x = 208,114,006.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,114,006.82/16,380.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,704.80

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