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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,353.92, 22,571.52 and 9,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,353.92, 22,571.52 and 9,281 is: 12,809.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,353.92 : 22,571.52 = 9,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,353.92/22,571.52 = 9,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,353.92x = 22,571.52 × 9,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,353.92x = 209,486,277.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,486,277.12/16,353.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,809.55

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