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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,356.90, 22,573.68 and 9,283.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,356.90, 22,573.68 and 9,283.77 is: 12,812.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,356.90 : 22,573.68 = 9,283.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,356.90/22,573.68 = 9,283.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,356.90x = 22,573.68 × 9,283.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,356.90x = 209,568,806.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,568,806.75/16,356.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,812.26

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