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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,354.58, 22,568.03 and 9,281.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,354.58, 22,568.03 and 9,281.00 is: 12,807.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,354.58 : 22,568.03 = 9,281.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,354.58/22,568.03 = 9,281.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,354.58x = 22,568.03 × 9,281.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,354.58x = 209,453,761.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,453,761.99/16,354.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,807.04

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