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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,354.28, 22,568.28 and 9,280.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,354.28, 22,568.28 and 9,280.28 is: 12,806.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,354.28 : 22,568.28 = 9,280.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,354.28/22,568.28 = 9,280.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,354.28x = 22,568.28 × 9,280.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,354.28x = 209,439,957.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,439,957.52/16,354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,806.43

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