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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,353.62, 22,568.69 and 9,280.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,353.62, 22,568.69 and 9,280.70 is: 12,807.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,353.62 : 22,568.69 = 9,280.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,353.62/22,568.69 = 9,280.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,353.62x = 22,568.69 × 9,280.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,353.62x = 209,453,241.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,453,241.28/16,353.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,807.76

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