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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,358.15, 22,576.32 and 9,283.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,358.15, 22,576.32 and 9,283.21 is: 12,812.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,358.15 : 22,576.32 = 9,283.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,358.15/22,576.32 = 9,283.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,358.15x = 22,576.32 × 9,283.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,358.15x = 209,580,663.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,580,663.15/16,358.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,812.00

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