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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,286.36, 22,473.94 and 9,213.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,286.36, 22,473.94 and 9,213.24 is: 12,713.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,286.36 : 22,473.94 = 9,213.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,286.36/22,473.94 = 9,213.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,286.36x = 22,473.94 × 9,213.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,286.36x = 207,057,756.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,057,756.90/16,286.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,713.57

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