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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,354.57, 22,569.54 and 9,186.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,354.57, 22,569.54 and 9,186.04 is: 12,676.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,354.57 : 22,569.54 = 9,186.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,354.57/22,569.54 = 9,186.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,354.57x = 22,569.54 × 9,186.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,354.57x = 207,324,697.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,324,697.22/16,354.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,676.87

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