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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,380.90, 22,604.58 and 9,307.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,380.90, 22,604.58 and 9,307.26 is: 12,843.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,380.90 : 22,604.58 = 9,307.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,380.90/22,604.58 = 9,307.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,380.90x = 22,604.58 × 9,307.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,380.90x = 210,386,703.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,386,703.25/16,380.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,843.42

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