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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,355.63, 22,572.59 and 9,284.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,355.63, 22,572.59 and 9,284.33 is: 12,813.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,355.63 : 22,572.59 = 9,284.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,355.63/22,572.59 = 9,284.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,355.63x = 22,572.59 × 9,284.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,355.63x = 209,571,215.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,571,215.23/16,355.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,813.40

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