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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,354.15, 22,568.84 and 9,280.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,354.15, 22,568.84 and 9,280.69 is: 12,807.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,354.15 : 22,568.84 = 9,280.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,354.15/22,568.84 = 9,280.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,354.15x = 22,568.84 × 9,280.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,354.15x = 209,454,361.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,454,361.30/16,354.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,807.41

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