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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,357.26, 22,575.06 and 9,285.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,357.26, 22,575.06 and 9,285.96 is: 12,815.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,357.26 : 22,575.06 = 9,285.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,357.26/22,575.06 = 9,285.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,357.26x = 22,575.06 × 9,285.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,357.26x = 209,631,104.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,631,104.16/16,357.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,815.78

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