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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,358.32, 22,573.68 and 9,284.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,358.32, 22,573.68 and 9,284.64 is: 12,812.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,358.32 : 22,573.68 = 9,284.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,358.32/22,573.68 = 9,284.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,358.32x = 22,573.68 × 9,284.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,358.32x = 209,588,492.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,588,492.28/16,358.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,812.35

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