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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,353.61, 22,562.08 and 9,275.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,353.61, 22,562.08 and 9,275.93 is: 12,797.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,353.61 : 22,562.08 = 9,275.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,353.61/22,562.08 = 9,275.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,353.61x = 22,562.08 × 9,275.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,353.61x = 209,284,235.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,284,235.50/16,353.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,797.43

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