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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,356.15, 22,571.60 and 9,282.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,356.15, 22,571.60 and 9,282.69 is: 12,810.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,356.15 : 22,571.60 = 9,282.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,356.15/22,571.60 = 9,282.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,356.15x = 22,571.60 × 9,282.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,356.15x = 209,525,119.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,525,119.19/16,356.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,810.17

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