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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,358.31, 22,575.16 and 9,285.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,358.31, 22,575.16 and 9,285.39 is: 12,814.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,358.31 : 22,575.16 = 9,285.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,358.31/22,575.16 = 9,285.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,358.31x = 22,575.16 × 9,285.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,358.31x = 209,619,164.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,619,164.91/16,358.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,814.23

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