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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,357.66, 22,574.73 and 9,284.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,357.66, 22,574.73 and 9,284.54 is: 12,813.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,357.66 : 22,574.73 = 9,284.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,357.66/22,574.73 = 9,284.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,357.66x = 22,574.73 × 9,284.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,357.66x = 209,595,905.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,595,905.62/16,357.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,813.32

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