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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,356.53, 22,573.18 and 9,283.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,356.53, 22,573.18 and 9,283.41 is: 12,811.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,356.53 : 22,573.18 = 9,283.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,356.53/22,573.18 = 9,283.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,356.53x = 22,573.18 × 9,283.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,356.53x = 209,556,096.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,556,096.55/16,356.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,811.77

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