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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,293.57, 22,485.60 and 9,123.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,293.57, 22,485.60 and 9,123.27 is: 12,590.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,293.57 : 22,485.60 = 9,123.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,293.57/22,485.60 = 9,123.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,293.57x = 22,485.60 × 9,123.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,293.57x = 205,142,199.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,142,199.91/16,293.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,590.38

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