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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,357.48, 22,572.15 and 9,187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,357.48, 22,572.15 and 9,187.02 is: 12,677.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,357.48 : 22,572.15 = 9,187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,357.48/22,572.15 = 9,187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,357.48x = 22,572.15 × 9,187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,357.48x = 207,370,833.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,370,833.69/16,357.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,677.43

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