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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,358.01, 22,573.35 and 9,284.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,358.01, 22,573.35 and 9,284.28 is: 12,811.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,358.01 : 22,573.35 = 9,284.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,358.01/22,573.35 = 9,284.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,358.01x = 22,573.35 × 9,284.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,358.01x = 209,577,301.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,577,301.94/16,358.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,811.91

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