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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,355.72, 22,570.26 and 9,281.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,355.72, 22,570.26 and 9,281.84 is: 12,808.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,355.72 : 22,570.26 = 9,281.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,355.72/22,570.26 = 9,281.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,355.72x = 22,570.26 × 9,281.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,355.72x = 209,493,542.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,493,542.08/16,355.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,808.58

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