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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,355.06, 22,570.67 and 9,282.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,355.06, 22,570.67 and 9,282.14 is: 12,809.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,355.06 : 22,570.67 = 9,282.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,355.06/22,570.67 = 9,282.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,355.06x = 22,570.67 × 9,282.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,355.06x = 209,504,029.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,504,029.19/16,355.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,809.74

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