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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,356.56, 22,572.74 and 9,283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,356.56, 22,572.74 and 9,283.64 is: 12,811.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,356.56 : 22,572.74 = 9,283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,356.56/22,572.74 = 9,283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,356.56x = 22,572.74 × 9,283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,356.56x = 209,557,102.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,557,102.32/16,356.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,811.81

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