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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,382.73, 22,606.19 and 9,307.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,382.73, 22,606.19 and 9,307.17 is: 12,842.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,382.73 : 22,606.19 = 9,307.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,382.73/22,606.19 = 9,307.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,382.73x = 22,606.19 × 9,307.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,382.73x = 210,399,606.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,399,606.85/16,382.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,842.77

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