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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,354.24, 22,568.94 and 9,279.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,354.24, 22,568.94 and 9,279.28 is: 12,805.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,354.24 : 22,568.94 = 9,279.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,354.24/22,568.94 = 9,279.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,354.24x = 22,568.94 × 9,279.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,354.24x = 209,423,513.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,423,513.56/16,354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,805.46

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