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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,355.19, 22,570.70 and 9,281.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,355.19, 22,570.70 and 9,281.91 is: 12,809.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,355.19 : 22,570.70 = 9,281.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,355.19/22,570.70 = 9,281.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,355.19x = 22,570.70 × 9,281.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,355.19x = 209,499,159.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,499,159.63/16,355.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,809.34

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