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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,356.60, 22,567.14 and 9,281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,356.60, 22,567.14 and 9,281.16 is: 12,805.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,356.60 : 22,567.14 = 9,281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,356.60/22,567.14 = 9,281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,356.60x = 22,567.14 × 9,281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,356.60x = 209,449,237.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,449,237.08/16,356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,805.18

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