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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,356.40, 22,571.94 and 9,282.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,356.40, 22,571.94 and 9,282.94 is: 12,810.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,356.40 : 22,571.94 = 9,282.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,356.40/22,571.94 = 9,282.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,356.40x = 22,571.94 × 9,282.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,356.40x = 209,533,964.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,533,964.70/16,356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,810.52

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