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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,353.44, 22,567.99 and 9,184.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,353.44, 22,567.99 and 9,184.91 is: 12,675.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,353.44 : 22,567.99 = 9,184.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,353.44/22,567.99 = 9,184.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,353.44x = 22,567.99 × 9,184.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,353.44x = 207,284,957.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,284,957.03/16,353.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,675.31

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