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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,355.55, 22,568.72 and 9,185.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,355.55, 22,568.72 and 9,185.84 is: 12,675.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,355.55 : 22,568.72 = 9,185.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,355.55/22,568.72 = 9,185.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,355.55x = 22,568.72 × 9,185.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,355.55x = 207,312,492.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,312,492.15/16,355.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,675.36

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