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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,357.15, 22,572.98 and 9,283.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,357.15, 22,572.98 and 9,283.69 is: 12,811.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,357.15 : 22,572.98 = 9,283.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,357.15/22,572.98 = 9,283.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,357.15x = 22,572.98 × 9,283.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,357.15x = 209,560,502.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,560,502.28/16,357.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,811.55

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