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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,355.34, 22,569.51 and 9,284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,355.34, 22,569.51 and 9,284.04 is: 12,811.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,355.34 : 22,569.51 = 9,284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,355.34/22,569.51 = 9,284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,355.34x = 22,569.51 × 9,284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,355.34x = 209,536,233.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,536,233.62/16,355.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,811.49

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