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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,351.88, 22,567.41 and 9,280.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,351.88, 22,567.41 and 9,280.58 is: 12,808.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,351.88 : 22,567.41 = 9,280.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,351.88/22,567.41 = 9,280.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,351.88x = 22,567.41 × 9,280.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,351.88x = 209,438,541.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,438,541.06/16,351.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,808.23

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